Education can overcome ignorance and fear

What is the scope of the HIV and AIDS pandemic?

  • 33 million people infected worldwide
  • 23 million of those infected live in African countries
  • 1 million of those infected live in the United States of America
  • It is estimated that 500,000 people in the United States of America are infected with HIV and do not know it
  • There are about 2,000 people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS in Delaware
  • View Delaware state statistics at the DE HIV Consortium website

 

Why should followers of Jesus Christ care?

  • "There is no doubt that the sensitive issues at the heart of the pandemic have become barriers to effective actions."
    • Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS

  • "AIDS is destabilizing economies and turning back the tide of development across the world."
    • Hillary Clinton, Former First Lady and US Secretary of State


Basic Terms

  • PLWHA - People Living with HIV and AIDS
  • HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • AIDS - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
  • MTCT - Mother To Child Transmission
  • PEPFAR - US President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief

The Feminization of HIV and AIDS

  • "We have to speak more and more about violence.  Because wherever you find violence - whether it's physical, psychological, or sexual - there will be AIDS.  HIV entered my life through violence, as it has for so many, and we must actively commit to bring this to an end."
    • Violeta Ross, National Chair of the Bolivian Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS

 

Delaware Websites

Housing and support: Ministry of Caring - Wilmington, DE

Testing, treatment and support: AIDS Delaware

Testing, counseling, support and numerous other services: Beautiful Gate Outreach Center

HIV prevention and education services: Delaware HIV Consortium

 

International Websites

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Saddleback Church Caring Community

The United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

National AIDS Housing Coalition

To get involved or learn about practical ways to help people living with HIV and AIDS view our Calendar or Help Page.