Aid for AIDS

Esperanza para niños con VIH

El VIH no discrimina, no sabe de sexos y mucho menos de edades. Miles de niños alrededor del mundo son portadores del virus y Panamá no escapa a esta cruda realidad.
Afortunadamente existe AID for AIDS , cuya misión es mejorar la calidad de los pequeños que padecen de este virus. La Directora de esta fundación, Trina María Aguaits, explicó que dentro del Hospital del Niño hay un centro de atención para niños, niñas y adolescentes que viven con VIH y SIDA. En AID for AIDS “enseñamos a nuestros niños a amarse, a cuidarse, a quererse y protegerse porque esto es lo que nos va ayudar a bajar las estadísticas en VIH”

COPRESIDA y Fundación AID for AIDS firman acuerdo

El Consejo Presidencial del SIDA (COPRESIDA) y la Fundación AID for AIDS (AFA) firmaron un convenio para impulsar estrategias destinadas a mejorar la condiciones de vida de las Personas que Viven con VIH y Sida (PVVIH) con el objetivo de fortalecer la Respuesta Nacional a esa epidemia.

El acuerdo fue suscrito en forma de Memorando de Entendimiento por el doctor Gustavo Rojas Lara, Director del COPRESIDA, el licenciado Jesús Aguais, Director Ejecutivo de AID FOR AIDS Internacional y el arquitecto Rafael Ricart Nouel, Presidente de la Junta Directiva de la Fundación AID for AIDS Dominicana.

POZ Magazine interview

Jesus Aguais, executive director of Aid for AIDS, discusses how his organization is helping people living with HIV/AIDS in Haiti after the 7.0-magnitude earthquake on January 12.

My Hero Gala 2009

December 1, 2009 (New York, NY):  In honor of World AIDS Day and in commemoration of those individuals persevering in the fight against the epidemic worldwide, AID FOR AIDS International hosted its 9th annual My Hero Gala at the Puck Building in New York City.

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My Hero Gala 2009

Michael Flocker emcees the My Hero Gala, which celebrates the work of Aid for AIDS, an international organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS in developing countries.

Motorcycle ride for a smile

Last Monday September 28th, members of several motorcycle clubs in Panama united efforts to offer moments of happiness for the small patients of the Children’s Hospital in Panama City.
Out of 400 patients, almost 60 children enjoyed motorcycle rides, while the rest spent the day interacting with clowns, playing with balloons, and participating in other games.

How Much Do You Know About HIV & AIDS workshop video

How Much Do You Know About HIV & AIDS workshop

In this article, an Ecuadorian newspaper writes about AFAI’s How Much Do You Know About HIV & AIDS workshop, which was conducted in Guayaquil with teachers from 8 different schools.  During the event, teachers and counselors received information about HIV transmission and neurolinguistic programming, enabling them to spread the word to both their students and those from other educational institutions.  According to Jaime Valencia, AFAI’s Director of Operations, the main goal of the workshops was to use education and access to information to reduce stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV and AIDS and decrease the incidence of the disease.
The workshop was a result of a partnership between AFAI, Fundacion VIHDA and the Guayaquil Mayor’s Office.

Cocktail welcoming First Lady of Panamá

In this picture Astrid Redmond Schalageter, Cuban designer Narciso Rodriguez and Jackie Guerrido attending to the private reception welcoming Mrs.Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos to the Board.

AFAI at NBC

(April 7, 2009). AFAI’s newest Board Member, First Lady of Panama, Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos and Jesus Aguais disucussing AFAI’s innovative programs with NBC’s “Saturday Today”. 

AID FOR AIDS International at NY Times

This year, AID FOR AIDS International presented the MY HERO award to Mario Testino for his work combating the stigma and discrimination that affect HIV-positive women and children in developing countries, SABMiller for their unrelenting dedication in the fight against AIDS in the workplace, the Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP for their commitment to providing pro-bono legal services to charitable and civic organizations, and Alejandro Pompei for his leadership and activism within the new generation of youth born with HIV.

World Aids Day

World AIDS Day was observed on December 1st, with 24 hours set aside across the globe to spread crucial awareness about the devastating pandemic, as well as to remember loved ones who have been affected by the disease. Leading AIDS support organization Aid for AIDS observed the day by hosting their annual My Hero Gala at Gustavino’s last night, to raise money for services helping HIV positive individuals in Latin America and the Caribbean.

My Mario the Hero

Testino honored at AID for AIDS International gala
Monday, December 01, 2008
(NEW YORK) The Thanksgiving holiday has officially ended, and you’re slowly flooding back into the scene. And for purely charitable reasons, ‘tis the season! Up first: AID for AIDS International’s Eighth Annual My Hero Gala tonight—on the eve of World AIDS Day—honoring several organizations and supporters of the cause including Mario Testino for his continuous contributions to “combating the stigma and discrimination affecting HIV-positive women and children in developing countries.” Surrounding Testino at Guastavino’s will be some familiar fashion faces like Carolina Herrera, Lily Donaldson and benefit co-chair Narciso Rodriguez.
The event will also recognize SABMiller, an organization known for fighting AIDS in the workplace, the Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLC which provides pro-bono legal services to charities and civic organizations, and 19 year-old Alejandro Pompei, who’s a leading activist for a new generation of youth born with HIV.

Hero for a Night

To commemorate World AIDS Day, New York fashion types like Lazaro Hernandez, Jack McCollough, Richard Chai, Margherita Missoni, and Philip Crangi gathered at Guastavino’s, where Aid for AIDS International was honoring Mario Testino. The night raised $500,000 to support HIV-positive women and children in developing countries, with special attention to Latin America and immigrants in the U.S. “There’s such a big focus on Africa that Latin America gets sideswiped,” said master of ceremonies Fabiola Beracasa, who was making a short New York City pit stop between Thanksgiving in Colombia and Art Basel in Miami. “And I’m Venezuelan, so I’m supporting my roots.”

Also enjoying the Latin-themed night was Narciso Rodriguez, a gala co-chair and the recipient of last year’s My Hero award. “Aid for AIDS’ focus on recycling medicine is just so important,” he said. “And it’s great that they’re honoring someone like Mario, who is so generous and committed.” The man of the hour, however, was quick to demur. “I feel a little bit embarrassed to get an award,”

I fully believe you can make a difference, whoever you are

Jesús Aguais began collecting pills in his desk drawer in 1996. Eleven years later, an entire room in the Aid for AIDS offices, the global organization he founded in 1996, is devoted to housing HIV and AIDS medicine to send around the world…