AIDS United

The HIV community has always found ways to persevere, even in the face of political upheaval. From the Reagan Administration to today, our movement has fought for progress, dignity, and the lives of people living with and impacted by HIV. Now more than ever, we must unite to resist harmful policies, uplift marginalized voices, and demand a future where everyone has equitable access to care and support. Read our op-ed in PositivelyAware written by Leslie McGorman, Director of Policy and Strategy and Drew Gibson, Director of Advocacy at AIDS United. https://lnkd.in/dEcYKYeP #AIDSUnited #PositivleyAware

3 more days until the deadline to submit your abstract for AIDSWatch 2025 ! The new deadline of December 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET is coming soon. If you've been considering submitting, now is the time to do so! We’re looking for inspiring and impactful workshops related to HIV policy to be held in person on Monday, March 17th. Each workshop will last approximately one hour. This year’s theme, "Preserving our Health and PrEParing for the Future!", emphasizes the need to connect the science with advocacy, build new Congressional champions, and accelerate progress to ensure the overall well-being of our communities. HIV sits at the intersection of multiple social movements and health topics, and together we can continue to preserve, protect, and advocate for an end to the HIV epidemic. Submit your abstract and join us in shaping critical conversations at AIDSWatch 2025. Let’s push forward together! To learn more about the Call for Abstracts visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3XYkfBd #AIDSUnited #AIDSWatch2025 #HIVAdvocacy #HealthEquity #ChangeMakers #EndTheEpidemic #PreservingourHealth

In these times of urgency, #POZmagazine reached out to a brain trust of respected leaders, including Jesse Milan, Jr., JD for guidance. "I really urge folks living with HIV to try to come to #AIDSWatch 2025 in DC on March 16 to 18, the annual event where people with HIV and AIDS and their advocates are trained to speak to their reps on Capitol Hill and then go there in teams to share their personal stories that show how crucial Ryan White, #Medicaid, the ACA, #PEPFAR, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the NIH [The National Institutes of Health] funding are to our communities." Visit the link below for action steps from Jesse and other HIV community leaders for 2025: https://lnkd.in/gm299aDy #AIDSUnited #HIVAdvocacy #HIVCommunity #ThriveNotJustSurvive

🚨 The proposal deadline has been extended to Monday, December 9, 2024.** With the generous support of ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action Grant Program, AIDS United has announced two funding opportunities through the Conexiones Positivas Fund. For the 2024-2025 grant cycle:  $90,000 in funding is available through the Caminos Fund, a project of the Conexiones Positivas Fund investing in emerging Latine-led organizations supporting Latine communities living with and vulnerable to HIV and cultivating emerging leaders and addressing the HIV epidemic. $225,000 is available through the Desarrollo Fund, a project of the Conexiones Positivas Fund investing in Latine-led and serving organizations at a critical juncture in their journey addressing the social determinants of health affecting Latine communities, building the capacity of HIV movement leaders, and accelerating innovations that address the HIV epidemic. Visit the link below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gG54-HJ6

In honor of this #WorldAIDSDay, AIDS United alongside 57 advocacy organizations sent a letter to the Biden administration thanking them for the gains they have made in pursuit of achieving the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy over the past four years and urging the next Administration to prioritize efforts to end the HIV epidemic and increase the quality of life for all people living with HIV in this country. As we transition to a new administration and a new Congress, we will continue to push for increased federal commitments to ending the HIV epidemic in the United States and across the globe and will work diligently with our federal partners to ensure that the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy are met. Read Our #WAD2024 Letter:  https://lnkd.in/eqyR75PM #WorldAIDSDay #HIVAIDS #EndtheEpidemics

The U.S. has an ambitious goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030, yet the House stands in the way of our goals by proposing over $700M in HIV funding cuts. Today, as we honor World AIDS Day, tell your representatives in Congress to #SaveHIVFunding at bit.ly/savehivfunding2025 #AIDSWatch #WAD2024

AIDS United joins the global HIV/AIDS community in commemorating #WorldAIDSDay — a day to honor the resilience of those living with HIV, remember the lives lost, and amplify the voices of champions and survivors still fighting for change. AIDS United’s commitment to this work remains steadfast. As of December 2023, our strategic grant-making initiatives have directly invested more than $137 million in local communities. “Our work to end the HIV epidemic is critical to reducing HIV transmissions, increasing access to PrEP, and preventing new HIV-related cases and deaths, said Jesse Milan, Jr., JD, President & CEO of #AIDSUnited. It is vital to sustain and strengthen HIV programs in the communities most impacted by the epidemic.” World AIDS Day is not only a moment of reflection but also a call to action. Recent challenges only highlight the urgency of sustaining and accelerating programs and policies that drive progress. As we approach a new Congress and administration in 2025, we are focused on preserving policy wins and advancing advocacy at every level—federal, state, and local. Initiatives like #AIDSWatch in Washington, DC, and #AIDSWatchatHome with state legislatures will be essential for sustaining momentum, fostering progress, and cultivating new champions for the fight against HIV. Grounded in our movement’s rich legacy, we invite you to unite with us in championing our mission to end the HIV epidemic. Together, we can sustain progress and accelerate the journey ahead. Read our full #WAD2024 message: https://lnkd.in/eGYepacA #WAD2024 #HIVAIDS #hivawareness #hivadvocacy #stophivtogether

The U.S. has an ambitious goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030, yet the House stands in the way of our goals by proposing over $700M in HIV funding cuts. Today, as we honor World AIDS Day, tell your representatives in Congress to #SaveHIVFunding at bit.ly/savehivfunding2025 #AIDSWatch #WAD2024

We’re thrilled to celebrate Mackenzie Flynn, our Policy and Annual Conference Manager, who presented a workshop at the Healthy Teen Network's 44th Annual National Conference in Phoenix, AZ! In her workshop, “YOUth Are the Experts! Youth Involvement in Syndemic Advocacy,” Mackenzie highlighted the crucial role young people play in advocating for their health and wellbeing. While they often find themselves excluded from important conversations, many youth are already leading the charge on issues like racial justice, LGBTQIA+ health, and reproductive rights. By equipping youth with the resources they need, we can uplift their voices and prioritize what truly matters to them. We’re so proud of Mackenzie for sharing her expertise and empowering the next generation of advocates! Are you interested in presenting at a conference? AIDSWatch 2025, taking place March 16-18, 2025, in Washington, D.C., has an open call for abstracts (due December 6th)! Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gkdTGwCg #AIDSUnited #HealthyTeen24 #HealthyTeenNetwork #YouthAdvocacy #SyndemicAdvocacy #EmpowerYouth

In the spirit of shared knowledeg and collective action, we have extended the deadline to submit your abstract for AIDSWatch 2025! The new deadline is December 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. This extension gives you more time to finalize your ideas and proposals to host a workshop at this year’s AIDSWatch, taking place March 16-18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. We’re looking for inspiring and impactful workshops related to HIV policy to be held in person on Monday, March 17th. Each workshop will last approximately one hour. This year’s theme, "Preserving our Health and PrEParing for the Future!", emphasizes the need to connect the science with advocacy, build new Congressional champions, and accelerate progress to ensure the overall well-being of our communities. HIV sits at the intersection of multiple social movements and health topics, and together we can continue to preserve, protect, and advocate for an end to the HIV epidemic. Submit your abstract and join us in shaping critical conversations at AIDSWatch 2025. Let’s push forward together! To learn more about the Call for Abstracts visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3XYkfBd #AIDSUnited #AIDSWatch2025 #HIVAdvocacy #HealthEquity #ChangeMakers #EndTheEpidemic #PreservingourHealth