In recognition of World AIDS Day, Yahoo! is helping to raise awareness about one of the most devastating diseases of our time. Here you'll find additional information, and more importantly, ways that each of us can make a difference.
Choose (RED) For the Holidays
Shop for (RED) Holiday gifts and a portion of the profits from your purchase will go to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which helps women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.
About World AIDS Day
December 1st is World AIDS Day. Established by the World Health Organization in 1988, World AIDS Day serves to focus global attention on the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Observance of this day provides an opportunity for governments, national AIDS programs, churches, community organizations and individuals to demonstrate the importance of the fight against HIV/AIDS.
- 6000 children are orphaned by AIDS every day 1
- Around 40 million people worldwide are infected with HIV, 95% of whom live in developing countries. 2
- HIV/AIDS has killed more than 20 million people worldwide. 3.1 million people died of AIDS-related causes in 2004. 2
- AIDS is the leading cause of death in Africa and the fourth-leading cause of death worldwide. 2