In 2009, 370,000, babies were born with HIV. In 2015, that number could be ZERO. Since its launch in 2006, (RED) has generated over $170 million for the Global Fund and over 7.5 million people have been impacted by HIV and AIDS programs supported by your (RED) purchases.
(RED) is an incredible organization, truly devoted to people. And so are these friends of (RED): One, Malaria NO MORE, Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, Friends of the Global Fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, Care, United Nations Foundation, UNAIDS.
Facts about HIV/AIDS:
Of the 33.3 million people living with HIV/AIDS across the world, 22.5 million are in Africa.
More than 29.4% of people are said to be living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa, the highest number of any country in the world.
In 2009, 1.8 million people died due to HIV/AIDS. 1.3 million lived in Africa.
Women account for 59% of adults aged 15 and over said to be living with HIV/AIDS in Africa.
South Africa has been hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic. One in five adults is HIV positive.
South Africa also has one of the highest numbers of children under 15 living with HIV/AIDS in the world; estimates range from 180,000 to 280,000.
2.5 million people in Africa receive Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), medications for the treatment of infection by retroviruses, primarily HIV.
There are 15 million AIDS orphans living around the world, 13 million of whom are in Africa.
HIV is the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa.
(Product)RED Partners offers hundreds of products to choose from in more than 70 countries, selection varies by country.
Each (Product)RED partner and special editon contributes a portion of their profits to the global fund to help eliminate aids in Africa.
American Express (RED): 1% of every purchase made with the American Express (PRODUCT)RED Card, In the UK only.
Apple (RED): The purchase of 1 (PRODUCT)RED iPod nano can provide over three weeks of lifesaving medicine to someone living with HIV in Africa.
Bugaboo(RED): All Bugaboo items are (PRODUCT)RED and 1% of global revenue goes to the Global Fund.
Converse(RED): 5 - 15% of the profits from Converse (PRODUCT)RED shoes, dependent upon design of shoes.
DELL(RED): $20 from every purchase of a Dell Design Studio Laptop with (PRODUCT)RED artwork, $5 from every purchase of a (PRODUCT)RED Mini, Zino, and V51W All-In-One Printer.
GAP(RED): 50% of the profits from each (PRODUCT)RED purchase.
NIKE(RED): 50% of the profits from Nike (PRODUCT)RED laces go to the Global Fund and 50% go to football-based programs that Nike supports.
Penfolds (RED): 15% of the profits of the Penfolds Koonunga Hill and Thomas Hyland wines sold during promotional periods.
STARBUCKS(RED): 5 c / p from every transaction with a (STARBUCKS)RED Card and $1 / £3 from every purchase of a (STARBUCKS)RED Tumbler, Water Bottle, and East Africa Whole Bean Coffee.
I understand it’s hard to trust an organization, but they are doing an amazing job throughout the world and saving lives. Be kind, be generous, be a human being, and care.
To know more about (RED) visit: http://www.joinred.com
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The AIDS Free Generation is Due in 2015.
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