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Portland Area
Global AIDS
Coalition |
Who We Are
Our coalition's strength lies in the diversity of our membership.
Members vary in size from individuals, to small organizations, to large
NGOs, and in skills from direct medical care, to education, awareness and
political advocacy.
While many members of the PAGAC work in the field of HIV/AIDS in a number
of capacities, for simplicity's sake they have been categorized according
to their primary activity or affiliation.
What We Do
As a recently formed coalition, our mission is still evolving and much of our work occurs through informal networking. We gather to share information on activities and advocacy alerts, and collectively sponsor larger community events. How to Learn More
To learn more about getting involved with the Portland Area Global AIDS Coalition contact either of the co-chairs:
| 503-246-8629
| 503-508-8899 |
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The Portland Area
Global AIDS Coalition
is an alliance of
local organizations
and individuals,
united on behalf
of the millions
impacted by the
global AIDS pandemic.
The PAGAC seeks
to strengthen the
work of its members
through the sharing
of ideas and resources,
to engage the local
community in the fight
against HIV/AIDS,
and to advocate for
policies that respond
to the needs of
those affected both
locally and globally. |
© 2005
Portland Area Global AIDS Coalition |
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What We Know (continued)
HIV/AIDS Affects People Globally
Every year, nearly 3 million people around the globe die due to AIDS. Africa has been hit harder by the HIV/AIDS virus than any other region of the world, and sub-Saharan Africa accounts for about 70% of all AIDS cases.
In Africa alone, the disease kills 6,300 people daily, and 8,500 more are newly infected with the HIV virus. Studies show that approximately 1.9 million of those infected are children. Young people in Africa, particularly young women, are at great risk for the HIV virus. Recent studies have shown that of the HIV infected young people in sub-Saharan Africa, 76% are female.
There are currently 4.1 million people with AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa who are in immediate need of life-saving anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs). At the end of 2004, only an estimated 50,000 of these people were able to take these drugs. As the majority of the world’s population lives on less than $2 a day, people in need are unable to even afford basic medications, let alone anti-retroviral therapy.
Africa is not alone in its plight. Communities around the world, in Asia, Latin America, Europe, North America etc., experience the debilitating effects that HIV/AIDS has on families, relationships, and entire economies.
The members of the PAGAC are united on behalf of the millions affected by HIV/AIDS locally and globally, as each individually and collectively work to help those in need.
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