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AVERT was founded in 1986 and was one of the first charities in the UK to inform and provide people with information and knowledge about HIV and how they are able to protect themselves and others from infection. The charity has sent out millions of educational leaflets, training guides and posters across the UK and the rest of the world

There are an immense amount of problems in Africa caused by the AIDS disease. Healthcare providers are available and located all over Africa. Even though they are available, they have only “enough medicine for long-term survival available for 30,000 Africans” (Copson, 3).

In regards to SAHP collaborations within the homeless care arena include the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County, the Presbyterian Night Shelter, the Salvation Army, and the Day Resource Center. The above collaborators currently offer day-to-day temporary shelter and providing more basic and immediate needs, a continuous source of clients, and begin the process of self-sufficiency for the clients. The SAHP agency offers purposeful transitional housing designed to continue what these shelters initiated. Through more intensive individualized case management and more demanding financial literacy, the SAHP agency seeks to complete the efforts of these other shelters and collectively work to end chronic homelessness in the Lancaster

impoverishing the poor” (Avert). The impact that AIDs has on the income of a family is

N.A.M Northwest Assistance Ministries is a non-profit, community-based, multi-program social service agency. The mission statement is to strive to meet basic human needs through neighbors helping neighbors. Basic services are provided by The Emergency Basic Needs Program offering a variety of emergency services including shelter, food, energy bills, prescriptions (non-narcotic), gasoline vouchers, transportation, bus tokens, clothing, financial help with rent/mortgage, school supplies, referrals, and holiday food and toys. Northwest Assistance Ministries values are maintaining a strong commitment to their mission of meeting basic human needs through Neighbors helping Neighbors; fostering a spirit of respect and charity; striving for excellence in all that they do; and strengthening connections with their spiritual, funding, and volunteer partners.

The current government regulations I researched pertain to the clinical guidelines and the civil rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Portland, Oregon. Many people living with HIV/AIDS, at some point during their illness, find themselves in need of housing assistance and support services. Stable housing promotes improved health, sobriety or decreased use of alcohol and illegal drugs, and, for some, a return to paid employment and productive social activities. As the number of people living with HIV/AIDS continues to grow in both urban and rural areas throughout the United States, stakeholders must find new ways to address their needs to promote the health and well-being of these individuals

All campaigns, programs or intervention initiatives are dependent on the strength and support of stakeholders. In the absence of such cooperative bonds, the achievement of objectives cannot come to fruition. With that said, “one of the most exciting aspects of AAA is the leadership role prominent national non-profits are taking in reaching their communities with life-saving HIV prevention messages” (CDC, 2013, p. 3). Act Against AIDS achieves such results through their support of the Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative (AAALI), which is a network inclusive of 19 partners to include Hispanic/Latino, African American, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organizations (CDC, 2013). Equally important, in efforts to maximize the reach of the AAA campaign, the CDC recruits, and work in close collaboration with a vast array of public health partners, as well as media outlets who disseminate campaign material and messages. These partnerships are instrumental in subsidizing the work and achievements of the national non-profit organizations who are often the first line of defenses.

One of the health programs offered by the Fortune Society is focused primarily on HIV/AIDS. This program provides prevention education and health care assistance for previously incarcerated people living with HIV/AIDS (Fortune Society, n.d). The services offered are: rapid HIV testing and health education, case management and discharge planning, and connection to quality care and treatment within the community. Another health program provides mental health services. The services are offered through the Better Living Center (BLC) which is licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health. The services include: walk-in services that offer assessment and referrals, behavioral health focused Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) programs, peer specialists, and mental health group (Fortune Society, n.d).

The NY/NJ AETC is part of a national network of 11 regional and 3 national centers, with over 100 associated sites. We conduct targeted, yet multi-disciplinary instruction programs for healthcare providers treating persons living with HIV/AIDS.

“Wake county’s HIV/STD community program offers a comprehensive continuum of care including prevention education, HIV/STD counseling and testing, and treatment and supportive services for people with HIV/AIDS”

This leaves health programs not a priority when helping the country’s own people fight against AIDs. This leaves other countries to care for the people of Swaziland and to prevent the spread of HIV. The United States has supported Swaziland in fighting against HIV/AIDS. The priorities are to; improve access to clinical services, improve the quality of care, available testing, counselling for those who have HIV, and implementing activities to strengthen the national health system. There is more information and contacts at https://www.pepfar.gov/countries/swaziland. NERCHA is one of many organization to help Swaziland fight against HIV/AIDS. NERCHA is a non-profit organization created in 2001 to help battle the epidemic of HIV in Swaziland. The focus on prevention, impact migration, and care and support for those that are infected. There is more information on NERCHA at

“The HIV treatment community sees the act as a critical step in our fight against the AIDS

To combat this disease, AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia offers specialized care management to the newly diagnosed, and those who have fallen out of care. At AmeriHealth Caritas DC, we are making great strides within our HIV/AIDS component (Positive Pathways). Specialized care management is an essential part of the program. The program enrolls members that are HIV positive. Positive Pathways community health outreach workers provide specialized care management to our members for a year to ensure they are going to the doctors and taking their medication. More specifically, our members are linked to care, and provided with resources.

The primary focus of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is to provide quality health care to individuals who are vulnerable (economically, medically, or geographically) and improve health equity by increasing access to health programs and skilled professionals (HRSA, 2017). Many of the HRSA’s major programs provide direct care, prevention services, and drug treatment for those in need, such as their maternal and child health programs, rural health programs, and programs to support low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS (HRSA, 2017). The HRSA also provides primary health services through its nearly 1,400 health centers and free clinics (HRSA, 2017). Additionally, they support workforce development through scholarships

Funding for the global HIV and AIDS response program in 2013 was relatively the highest with 19.1 billion US dollars disposed at middle and low level income states. However, the process of gathering resources towards this program has improved significantly.