Call to Join World AIDS Day “Testing Millions” Campaign. 2009

Dear friends and colleagues,

Today 33 million people are estimated to be living with HIV. We know that the majority do not know their status. We can change that.

If you have not yet joined in support of the World AIDS Day “Testing Millions” Campaign we ask you to do so today. And we thank those of you that have.  A global coalition is working hard to make HIV testing free and accessible with linkages to antiretroviral treatment (ART).  We urge you to be a part of this worldwide movement to stop HIV/AIDS.

Around the world people are lining up to get tested ~ overcoming stigma and fear. To support their courageous steps to take control of their own health, we commit to making HIV testing faster, easier and more convenient.

From the Asia Pacific region, AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s country leadership has sent you a video message. Please take a moment and hear what they have to say by clicking here. They are on the front lines and are determined to transform HIV testing in their countries. They are fighting to save lives and we ask you to sign on with them.

Last year’s ONE MILLION Tests campaign resulted in 1,603,272 people being tested.  61,399 worldwide were identified as positive as a result of the campaign. This year we are hoping to more than double that.

We need your help. We ask for your endorsement and support in making Testing Millions a reality this World AIDS Day.

Be a part of this wordwide effort.

Many Thanks,

Terri M. Ford
Senior Director of Policy/Advocacy
AIDS Healthcare Foundation