HIV/AIDS PROGRAM
AIDS causes the deaths of approximately 8,200 people every single day, the majority of them in poor countries. International trade rules mean that drugs to treat the disease are too expensive for most poor people; the scope of the disease means that parents die and children are left both orphaned and head of the family; badly maintained infrastructures mean there are no doctors or health clinics for over 30 kilometres.

FWF has been working on HIV/AIDS, giving practical support to people living with the disease in some various towns, as well as campaigning .In Africa a shocking 60 million people have been directly affected by the epidemic. Ghana National AIDS Commissions and community support groups that act as lifelines in hard-hit regions. We have expanded our work across the region to help vulnerable people, such as trafficked women and girls forced into prostitution, to fight for affordable treatment and access to AIDS prevention information.

Working with people affected by HIV/AIDS helps provide treatment and prevention services to people in disadvantaged communities. Most people with HIV/AIDS live in countries where the level of intervention is at its lowest and prejudice is at its highest. There are many ways to get involved based on your skills and the needs of the specific community. You may be coordinating recreational activities for children whose families are affected by the disease; you may be supporting medical professionals who are caring for patients directly; you may be assisting with in-home care and counselling; and, you may be assisting staff with training seminars and conferences.

You can also play an important role in community outreach and prevention efforts, spreading awareness, and educating the community about HIV/AIDS. The presence of volunteers also helps to break down stereotypes, and reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS. Anyone with energy and interest in this issue can make a meaningful contribution, and all are welcome.