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1. Learn about HIV/AIDS. Knowledge is power. Equip
yourself with information, and encourage others to learn
more about HIV/AIDS. Find current, reliable sources of
information: UNAIDS, AEGIS (AIDS Education Global
Information System), and the
Kaiser Family Foundation
are great places to start. Does your church have a
display about HIV, including information about where
people can be tested?
2. Be an advocate. Write to your members of
Congress to encourage another five (or 10!) years of
funding for the Emergency Plan (U.S. President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) and to meet our
country’s commitments to the Global Fund. Advocate for
comprehensive sex education in your local school
district. Support the ONE
Campaign. Lobby to have HIV-positive status removed
from the list of reasons for denying visa applications
to enter the U.S.
3. Participate in a research study. You can help
with the development of a vaccine or
microbicide by volunteering to participate in a
study.
4. Get involved in HIV/AIDS services in your
community. You can deliver meals to people, be a
treatment supporter for someone, offer transportation
for people to go to medical appointments, volunteer to
stay with a patient so the family caregivers can have a
break —- there are lots of ways you can help, so get
connected.
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