Aid for AIDS

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Dec 22, 08

Aid for AIDS celebrates Christmas

300 children benefited from the joy and treats offered Panama Star PANAMA.
Volunteers turned out in droves at the Miraflores Locks on Friday, to bring Christmas cheer and excitement to over 300 children and their families, who are part of the Aid for AIDS program operated from the Hospital del Niño in Panama city.Sponsors including the Kirby Simon Trust Foundation, operating via the American Embassy, made sure the kids, many with HIV or aids, had plenty to eat, games, live music, two giant piñatas and the ongoing support and love of the volunteers who included Minori Misawa, wife of the Japanese Ambassador and members of JICA (the Japan International Corporation Agency) which has volunteers on assignment from their home country, working in locations across the country, including the Children’s hospital and the Gorgas Institute.

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Dec 18, 08

Clínica para la atención de niños con VIH inauguró Primera Dama en Hospital del Niño en Panama

La primera dama de la República, Vivian Fernández de Salud, inauguró el nuevo consultorio de psicología de AID for AIDS, en el Hospital del Niño, el cual brindará atención a los niños, niñas y adolescentes que viven con VIH en el país.
El equipamiento y remodelación del consultorio, por un monto aproximado de 7 mil balboas, estuvo a cargo del Fondo de Inversión Social por gestiones de la esposa del Presidente de la República.
La representante de AID for AIDS para el área de Latinoamérica, María Cristina Aguais, agradeció a la señora Fernández de Torrijos por el apoyo, y dijo que este consultorio permitirá que los niños, niñas y adolescentes que se atienden en la Caja de Seguro Social, el Hospital del Niño y de otros centros hospitalarios, puedan recibir la atención que requieren en esta clínica.
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Dec 09, 08

My Hero Gala 2008

On Monday, December 1st, 2008, AID FOR AIDS International held is My Hero Gala, commemorating World AIDS Day and celebrating individuals making a difference in the fight against the epidemic.  This year’s honorees were photographer Mario Testino, for his work combating stigma and discrimination faced by women and children in developing countries; the SABMiller company, for their unrelenting dedication to the fight against AIDS in the workplace; the law firm of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLC, for their commitment to providing pro-bono legal services to charitable and civic organizations; and Argentinean activist Alejandro Pompei, for his leadership and presence within the new generation of youth born with HIV.

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Oct 30, 08

My Hero Gala 2008 - Monday December 1st -  Tickets Now on Sale!

On Dec. 1 at Guastavinos, we will host our biggest fundraising event of the year, the 2008 My Hero Gala, featuring a silent auction, dinner, awards ceremony and dancing.  Supported by Gala co-chairs Alejandro Santo Domingo, Claudia Cisneros and Narciso Rodriguez and Board President Maria Eugenia Maury Aria, AFAI is proud to honor world-renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino with the individual My Hero Award, SAB Miller Group with the corporate My Hero Award and 19-year-old Alejandro Pompei with the Activist Award.  Almost 95 cents of every dollar collected at the gala is used to provide services for people living with HIV and AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean region and for immigrants in New York City.

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Oct 06, 08

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:  We’ve Moved!!!

We would like to inform everyone that AID FOR AIDS International has now relocated to 120 Wall street, 26th floor New York NY 10005, and is open for business as usual.  Initial problems with the telephone switch board have been resolved so you can now contact us as usual on 212 337 8043.  You can also contact us as usual by email at

We look forward to welcoming you at our new office very soon.

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Aug 19, 08

Welcome to the New AID FOR AIDS International website

We are extremely proud to present you with our brand new website, completely redesigned from the ground up. We know you will find it much easier now to find information on the goals and achievements of AFAI, be kept up to date with all of our current events and most importantly - ways you can get involved.  And a special welcome to the thousands of supporters we have invited to preview the site from Facebook.  Click here for a brief overview of the site

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Aug 18, 08

Oscar winning documentary: The Blood of Yingzhou District

AFAI Staff members had the opportunity to meet personally with Eliza Petrow, a public health consultant working directly with these children in China. Ms. Petrow sought out AFAI staff at the International AIDS Conference in Mexico earlier this month, to personally thank them for their support and help providing pediatric antiretroviral medication.

Watch “The Blood of Yingzhou District” trailer

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Aug 04, 08

Mejora tu calidad de Vida -  Conferencia Vivencial

Si quieres mejorar tu salud y calidad de vida, esta es tu oportunidad!

Ven y participa en esta conferencia formativa, en la cual recibirás herramientas para tu desarrollo personal y aumento de la seguridad en ti mismo.

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Jul 18, 08

Buy and Sell on eBay to raise funds for AID FOR AIDS International

AID FOR AIDS International is now part of the eBay Giving Works program. So, you can support our mission when you buy and sell on eBay. We already have over 80 items currently listed by generous supporters and you can find a complete list of all items donating a percentage of the sale to AFAI by Clicking here

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Jul 15, 08

Summer of Prevention event with Manuel and Hermes -  Domincan Republic

Together with AID FOR AIDS, Manuel and Hermes organize a Summer HIV Prevention Program. A young and interactive production with one of the best prevention messages for our children. The event organized by the Youth Program “En Acción con Manuel y Hermes” is destined to contribute to the “culture” of protection and prevention of HIV in the Dominican Republic adolescent population.

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Jul 15, 08

NYIAL’S Women’s Group celebrates the Summer

The women’s Spanish-speaking support group will be celebrating the warm weather and taking advantage of their children’s break from school.  More than ten mothers have confirmed their attendance to an outing in Central Park at 10 am on Friday July 18, 2008.

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Jul 10, 08

$56,483 raised by Team AID FOR AIDS in AIDS WALK New York 2008

On Sunday, May 18, 45,000 caring individuals raised an incredible $7.06 million at AIDS Walk New York.  Once again almost perfect weather heralded the start of the day with Team AID FOR AIDS setting off early represented by a slightly smaller team than usual of 74 dedicated walkers and some very welcome last minute friends.

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Jul 05, 08

NYIAL collaborates with Latin American consulates to provide recent immigrants with services

As part of its mandate, the NYIAL program at AFA continues to collaborate with foreign consulates in New York City.  During June and July, this initiative expanded and the program secured a Health Day, Dia de la Salud, at several consulates in the City.

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Jun 01, 08

AFA launches Observatorio Sobre Mujer y VIH/SIDA for women living with HIV and AIDS in Latin America

Through the Department of Advocacy, AID FOR AIDS is ready to launch Observatorio Sobre Mujer y VIH/SIDA (Observatory for Women Living with HIV/AIDS), a website dedicated to women living with HIV and AIDS, organizations and agencies working with this population, activists, and the like.  The initiative will focus on women living with HIV and AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean, at both the national and regional levels.  There are very few places in the world that respect the rights of women, especially as they pertain to sexual health and reproduction.

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May 26, 08

AID FOR AIDS sends El Salvador and Costa Rica more than $50,000 worth of antiretroviral meds

NEW YORK, NY (JULY 11, 2007): This week AID FOR AIDS continued demonstrating its dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals living with HIV and AIDS in developing countries.  The non-profit organization donated more than 5,700 bottles of antiretroviral medication to the governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica.  This medication, worth more than $50,000 (USD), will be distributed by the National AIDS Program in El Salvador and by the Department of Social Security in Costa Rica.

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