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The U.S. government is the world leader in responding to the global pandemic of AIDS.

The U.S. government has made the fight against HIV/AIDS a top priority, not only for humanitarian reasons, but because the HIV/AIDS crisis threatens the prosperity, stability, and development of nations around the world. Since the inception of its international HIV/AIDS program in 1986, USAID has contributed more than $7 billion to fight the pandemic. Today, USAID is a partner in the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the largest and most comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in the world.

In Vietnam, family-centered HIV/AIDS treatment and care brings a new outlook on life. Read the full story... [PDF, 119KB]   Read the Special Edition of the Global Health E-Newsletter Press Statement From USAID Administrator, Henrietta H. Fore: Renewed Committment On World AIDS Day HIV/AIDS Country Profiles Read Fast Facts About HIV/AIDS [PDF, 125KB] Read the New Issue Brief Delivering a Lifeline: Comprehensive Antiretroviral Therapy Programs Learn More About the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

In Guyana, a USAID-funded workplace program educated loggers and miners about HIV prevention. Read more... [PDF, 130KB] In Mozambique, USAID is addressing cultural norms and behaviors that may lead to a greater risk of HIV transmission. Read more... [PDF, 148KB] In Russia, USAID support is building a network of trained professionals who can provide high-quality primary care and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS. Read more... [PDF, 115KB] In South Africa, with USAID support, children in Soweto Hospice’s new pediatric unit receive palliative care services and a visit from Kami, the well-loved HIV-positive Muppet. Read more... [PDF, 136KB]

The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

Understanding USAID Support of the Emergency Plan USAID is a key partner in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the largest commitment ever by any nation for an international health initiative dedicated to a single disease – a five-year, $15 billion multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world. Through the New Partners Initiative, the Emergency Plan is providing $200 million to faith and community-based organizations for HIV/AIDS prevention and care services. In addition, the Supply Chain Management System is an Emergency Plan funded project administered by USAID that is helping host nations increase the capacity for delivering essential lifesaving HIV/AIDS medicines and supplies.

Key Issues in the Global Fight Against AIDS

	Orphans & Vulnerable Children		Families Living With & Affected by HIV/AIDS		Women and HIV/AIDS
	Karl Grobl/FHI		USAID/Virginia Foley		Mike Jay Browne/ Photoshare

On May 21, 2003, President George W. Bush expanded his call to service and announced Volunteers for Prosperity, a volunteer-based initiative that matches the talents of highly skilled American professionals to U.S. international development initiatives overseas, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. USAID serves as the interagency coordinator for Volunteers for Prosperity, providing leadership on developing the initiative’s organization, process and programming. For more information, visit www.volunteersforprosperity.gov.