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Through community-centered advocacy, grantmaking, leadership development, capacity-building trainings, and more—Southern AIDS Coalition is partnering with you to end the southern HIV epidemic! Together, we are making a difference for those living with, and impacted by, HIV in the region!
Southern States Manifesto 2024
The Southern AIDS Coalition Southern States Manifesto has been updated in 2024 to its fourth edition. Read the manifesto at the link below.
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Invitation to Annual In-Person Membership Meeting and quarterly virtual convenings.
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Become a MemberHiv in the south
In 2022,
the South accounted for more than half (52%) of the0estimated new HIV diagnoses.
Today,0people in America would gain access to health coverage if the 10 remaining states expanded Medicaid. 7 of those states are in the South.
SourceIn 2023,
the South had the lowest PrEP-to-Need ratio, meaning it was the region with the greatest unmet need.
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Upcoming Events
Zero HIV Stigma Day
Zero Stigma Day represents a movement to help raise awareness about HIV stigma and learn about ways to help stop it
Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
SHAAD gives us all an opportunity to advocate for new and necessary resources and solutions to stem the tide of HIV/AIDS in the South.
National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day takes a stand against stigma in their congregations and raises awareness of HIV/AIDS.