Children Affected by AIDS

Nearly 12 million children have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa — that's almost double the number of all of the children living in Canada today.

In next five years, we will reach one million children in Africa, strengthening their networks of support so that they can become leaders. Learn more...

Grandmothers

In some countries in southern Africa, grandmothers are caring for 40-60% of children who have lost a parent to AIDS. We will reach tens of thousands more grandmothers, giving them the tools they need to nurture and provide for their grandchildren. Learn more....

Home-Based Health Care

Nearly two-thirds of people living with HIV are in sub-Saharan Africa, and yet the region has only 3% of the world’s health workers. To cope with the shortage of millions of doctors and nurses, thousands of home-based care workers have stepped in to fill the gap. We will provide stipends, training and other resources so that these caregivers can continue their critical work. Learn more...

Positive Living

Thanks to the persistent efforts of AIDS activists and community leaders, one-third of people who need treatment in Africa can now access it, and more are receiving antiretroviral drugs each day. We are working to sustain and amplify the voices of people living with HIV and AIDS until they can bring about an end to the pandemic as we know it. Learn more...

Sexual Violence and AIDS

In several African countries, the risk of contracting HIV is up to three times higher for women who have experienced sexual violence. We support grassroots efforts to help thousands of women to overcome the trauma of rape and fund projects that make it possible for girls to live lives free of violence. Learn more...