Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
JUNE 8
About the Day
The Facts
Resources
Take Action
About the Day
June 8 is Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The National Planning Committee convened by Caribbean People International Collective, Inc. is the lead for the Day.
The Facts
HIV/AIDS has devastated the Caribbean, which ranks second only to sub-Saharan Africa for AIDS prevalence. In 2006, the United Nations estimated that 19,000 Caribbeans died of AIDS, and that an additional 250,000 were living with the virus. In 2005, there were a reported 38,133 new HIV diagnoses among Caribbean Americans in the U.S.
Resources
- Posters
View, download and customize these posters to promote Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events! - Websites
www.AIDS.gov is the gateway to all Federal domestic information on HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, research, policies and resources.
www.caribbeanhealthaidsday.com - Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events listings, facts, and other resources.
www.hivtest.org -To find an HIV testing location near you. - Events and Other Materials
Find events and download materials for Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. - Mobile Resources
Send a text message with your zip code to KNOWIT (566948) to find an HIV testing center near you.
Take Action | |
There are many ways you can take action in response to HIV/AIDS:
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