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World wide there is a deficit between the supply and demand for lifesaving HIV medications. Government funded programs are not doing enough to supply these lifesaving drugs to the populations that require them. That means men, woman and children are needlessly dying because of drug shortages.
Those who do have access to treatment options lack the education and support to remain on a self sustaining path. Government funded programs help these individuals even less. |
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The One-For-One Program supports two antiretroviral (ARV) drug programs and four ARV support service oriented organizations. Matching up to $40,000 through this initiative, supporters like you are able to provide funding to three domestic and/or three international organizations to cover the cost of the actual ARV treatment and/or support services such as transportation, food, care givers and all things associated with the treatment process. Showtime Networks, Inc. has already kick started the program with a $20,000 donation that will be split between the international and domestic initiatives. |
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Cable Positive has partnered with South African Development Fund (SADF), a well known organization that has facilitated cooperation between concerned Americans and South Africans to enhance social and economic justice in the region, will monitor the funds donated and the grantees progress. The organizations that were chosen are:
$10,000 to TAC Treatment Project
an organization that facilitates the distribution of ARV treatment.
$5,000 to Baphumelele’s Bonita House
a support services organization that helps individuals obtain and continue treatment.
$5,000 to Thembalethu
a support services organization that engages youths and families.
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Cable Positive partnered with Broadway Cares, whose Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS Program will be used to monitor the grantees progress domestically. Projects typically funded through the Broadway Cares program provide assistance for food, housing, transportation, emergency financial assistance, emotional support, case management and non-reimbursement medical expenses. The initiatives that were chosen are:
$10,000 to an ADAP Waiting List Initiative
helps states pay for ARV drugs because of funding loses due to Ryan White legislature changes.
$5,000 to an HIV/AIDS Border Initiative
Migrant workers represent a silent epidemic, carrying HIV/AIDS to and from their homes on both sides of the border. This initiative will combat this problem.
$5,000 to a Sex Tourism Program
This initiative will feature a joint U.S. Caribbean effort to encourage tourists to have safe sex while vacationing. |
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