Established in 1988 to raise awareness for treatment and prevention of AIDS. It mobilizes people to unite to fight AIDS, and it commemorates the many who died due to AIDS-related disease.
World AIDS Day
Credit: UN Photo/Used with permission
"AIDS is our number one enemy. This enemy can be defeated. While the research for a cure continues, four principles--love, support, acceptance and care for those affected -- can make us winners." Nelson Mandela
History of World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is celebrated each year on December 1st the world over.
It was established in 1988. World AIDS Day raises awareness for treatment and prevention of AIDS, it mobilizes people to unite to fight AIDS, and it commemorates the many who died due to AIDS-related disease.
Stories
Gertrude B. Elion
By: Susannah Abbey
Gertrude B. Elion
developed the AIDS drug, AZT.
Thembi Ngubane
Thembi Ngubane offered hope to others living with HIV/AIDS.
Nkosi Johnson
By: MY HERO
Nkosi Johnson was an orphan infected by HIV who spoke out on behalf of children with AIDS.
Clara Hale
By: Jessica from Mississauga, Canada
Clara Hale was foster mother and founder of the Hale House.
Mother Mary
Mother Mary helps Senegalese children and mothers with HIV/AIDS.
Philly Bongole Lutaaya
By: Open Vision Youth Club
Philly Bongole Lutaaya was the first Ugandan to put a human face on AIDS.
Fati Kirakoya
By: Wendy Jewell
Fati Kirakoya is a researcher committed to finding solutions to end HIV/AIDS.
Dr. Zeda Rosenberg
By: David Kemker
Dr. Zeda Rosenberg is working to protect women from HIV/AIDS.
Florence Ngobeni
By: Jerrilyn Jacobs
Florence Ngobeni is an HIV/AIDS educator and Ambassador for the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Helene Gayle
By: Geeta Malik
Helene Gayle is one of the leading authorities on AIDS research.
Freddie Mercury
By: Camellia from San Diego
Freddie Mercury
was the memorable lead singer of the band, Queen.
Hazviperi Betty Makoni
By: Wendy Jewell
Hazviperi Betty Makoni
founded the Girl Child Network to transform lives.
Moses Zulu
By: Manyun Melanie Yau from Beirut
Moses Zulu established Children's Town in Zambia to teach AIDS orphans life skills.
Stephen Lewis
By: Ingrid from Peterborough, Canada
Stephen Lewis is a former UN Special Envoy in Africa, established his own AIDS foundation.
Nathaniel Dunigan
By: Kathleen from New London
Nathaniel Dunigan creates hope for Ugandan orphans with HIV/AIDS.
Caitlin Cohen and the Mali Health Organizing Project
Thatcher Bailey
By: Addy Borges
Thatcher Bailey opened a housing and health facility for AIDS patients.
Elizabeth Glaser
By: Spencer
Elizabeth Glaser created the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Sir Elton John is a successful musician who is also a champion of LGBT and AIDS issues.
David D. Ho
By: Jonathan
David D. Ho discovered a successful way to treat people with AIDS.
Art
AIDS
By: Members of Umcebo Trust - South Africa
Florence Ngobeni
By: St George Thompson
Nkosi Johnson
By: Saint George
Nkosi Johnson was a South African child with HIV/AIDS, who made a powerful impact on public perceptions of the pandemic and its effects before his death at the age of 12. He was ranked fifth amongst SABC3's Great South Africans.
Fight Aids Not People With Aids
By: iusy.org
Hero
By: Candice from Laguna Beach High School
A Young Girl Who's Got AIDS
By: Mariama Dalanda Diallo from Senegal
Painting My Hero Murals at Ped Aids 2005
By: My Hero Project participants
AIDS
By: Cheikh Seck from Senegal
Men and Women Together; Let's Fight Aids
By: Ndeye Ndiate Ndiaye from Senegal
Stand Up
By: Arron McCrory
Carol Dyantyi
By: Tamar Hoffman from Tel-Aviv
Film
Hidden Blessings: What Irene Taught me about HIV Prevention
Producer: Zoeann Murphy
Actress Debra Messing visits Zambia to listen to the stories of people living with HIV/AIDS.
The shelter Ashray provides children affected by HIV with a safe place to live, study, and play.
Kay Lord and her Hero Nathaniel Dunigan
Produced by:Skip Blumberg <br>Thanks to Making History Productions<br> for addit...
A report about Second Class Coast Guard Academy Cadet Kay Lord and her hero, Nathaniel Dunigan, founder of Aidchild in Uganda. Thanks to Making History Productions for additional footage from Uganda and Chad Stevens for providing additional photography of Aidchild in Uganda.
Special thanks to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation for their support of this short film.
Harmonious and Discordant: A Story of Love
Producer: Zoeann Murphy
A loving Zambian couple makes the life saving choice to get tested for HIV together.
The Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 838325 people in 39 countries. It is currently the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the U.S.
World AIDS Day
