Yesterday marked the celebration of World AIDS Day, which was established in 1988 as a day to express solidarity in the global fight against HIV and to honor those individuals who we have lost in the struggle. All around the world NGOs, non-profits, government agencies and activists stood in unity with those battling HIV and with those working tirelessly to find a cure for the disease.
Here at WayUp we stand in stand in solidarity as well.
In honor of the day, we spent yesterday highlighting a few internships for those interested in joining the cause to help provide HIV/AIDS awareness. An estimated 33 million people are living with HIV. The work of these organizations helps those individuals get access to critical medicine and helps support HIV/AIDS outreach education.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
– Chicago, IL
HIV Prevention Justice Intern
Government Relations Intern
Advocacy Intern
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – Washington, DC
Public Policy Intern
Advocacy Intern
Communications Intern
Americans For Informed Democracy
– Washington, DC
Global Health Fellow
This list is not exhaustive and for more information about World AIDS Day, HIV education/support and how you can get involved, we encourage you to visit WorldAIDSDAY.org
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