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Welcome to AIDS Partnership Inc, Mission Against Transmission

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, KNOW YOUR STATUS!

Our mission is to open, develop, and nurture lines of communication to meet the needs of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

History

AIDS Partnership was founded in 1994 by a mother whose son died from AIDS related illness. She was inspired by the work of an Episcopal priest with AIDS Action International. Since 1994, AIDS Partnership has served as a member of the Faith Community, reminding all that we are to live our lives reaching out to everyone,. We seek to REACH out and help those that are sick and suffering and TEACH those who are uninformed the methods to avoid becoming infected. AIDS Partnership is composed of a diverse Board of Directors and Staff.

Facts

  1. One in every four people becoming infected with HIV today is a teenager. (Most people diagnosed with AIDS before age 30 were infected with HIV in their teens or early twenties.)
  2. AIDS-related illnesses are the 9th leading cause of death among people between the ages of 15-19 and age 5th leading cause of death between 20-24
  3. In 2005, 5,621 HIV cases reported in Florida.
  4. Seniors account for 14% of the new HIV cases in Florida
  5. Cumulatively through 2005, 35,584 HIV (not AIDS) cases have been reported, which includes 370 pediatric HIV (not AIDS) cases.
  6. An estimated 125,000 persons, or roughly 11.7% of the national esitmate of 1,185,000 are currently thought to be HIV-infected in Florida.
Source: FL Department of health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS)

Goals

The AIDS Partnership seeks to reach out to and support all individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS

Statement of Commitment

The Mission Against Transmission (MAT) Program will develop a comprehensive response to the HIV/AIDS crisis with a greater commitment to the YOUTH, SENIORS and Prevention for POSITIVES.
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