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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!

SAC Membership Benefits

Guide SAC's Policy Strategy

Organizational Members can request to join the SAC Public Policy Committee.

Network with Colleagues

Discounted registration for SAC conferences (including Saving Ourselves Symposium).

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Receive alerts, sign-on letters, petitions, and other action items to inform southern policy.

Expand Your Reach

Acknoledgement on our website and social media platforms.

Show Your Support

Toolkit to digitally display your SAC membership.

Gain Valuable Insights

Invitation to Annual In-Person Membership Meeting and quarterly virtual convenings.

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Hiv in the south

In 2022,
the South accounted for more than half (52%) of the
0estimated new HIV diagnoses.

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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.

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In 2023,
the South had the lowest PrEP-to-Need ratio, meaning it was the region with the greatest unmet need.

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The CDC reports that HIV-related deaths declined nationally by0between 2018-2022. However, the South continues to experience disproportionately high rates of HIV-related deaths. Source

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National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
August 30, 2024    
All Day
National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day takes a stand against stigma in their congregations and raises awareness of HIV/AIDS.
National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day
September 18, 2024    
All Day
National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day is a day to combat stigma faced by older Americans with HIV and address aging-related challenges
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
September 27, 2024    
All Day
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to encourage HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among gay and bisexual men.
Events on August 30, 2024
Events on September 18, 2024
Events on September 27, 2024

Upcoming Events

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 7, 2025    

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to acknowledge progress in HIV prevention and care among Black/African American people

HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day

HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day

February 28, 2025    

HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day is an opportunity to amplify the voices of those who have been criminalized based on their HIV status.

HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day

HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day

February 28, 2025    

HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day is an opportunity to amplify the voices of those who have been criminalized based on their HIV status.