HIV/AIDS is a global catastrophe of immense economic and social proportions, today it is the fourth leading cause of death in the world.
Forty million people are currently infected with the virus and more that 143 million children have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS.
People living in poverty are particularly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS because illiteracy and underdevelopment — problems most often plaguing those in poverty — are among the principal factors contributing to the spread of the disease. CARE is working to treat the disease not solely as a medical issue, but also to address HIV/AIDS as both a cause and consequence of poverty through programs that:
- Ensure educational opportunities for children orphaned and made vulnerable by the pandemic
- Protect the rights of vulnerable survivors, such as widows and orphans
- Raise awareness in communities in order to combat discrimination and stigma associated with HIV/AIDS
- Help communities deal with the loss of productive workers who supported the economic and social infrastructure of their societies
CARE's HIV/AIDS Advocacy Efforts
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