Political Advocacy Groups: AIDS & HIV

AIDS & HIV

AIDS Action Council
http://www.aidsaction.org
E-Mail: aidsaction@aidsaction.org
1906 Sunderland Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-530-8030
Fax: 202-530-8031 "AIDS Action, founded in 1984, is the national AIDS organization dedicated to the development, analysis, cultivation, and encouragement of sound policies and programs in response to the HIV epidemic."
(http://www.aidsaction.org/ --> About AIDS Action)

AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families
http://www.aids-alliance.org
E-Mail: info@aids-alliance.org
1600 K St. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-785-3564
Fax: 202-785-3579 "Through education, training and advocacy, AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families addresses the needs of children, youth and families living with, affected by, or at risk of HIV and AIDS."
(http://www.aids-alliance.org/about_us/mission.asp)

AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition
http://www.avac.org
E-Mail: avac@avac.org
101 W 23rd St., #2227
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-367-1279 "Founded in 1995, the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition's (AVAC) mission is to speed the ethical development and global delivery of preventive HIV vaccines. AVAC is a watchdog, educator and advocate. We address ethical issues, critique the work of industry and government, provide education and mobilization services, and speak on behalf of affected communities with a credible, impartial, and objective voice. AVAC is a coalition of volunteer advocates and paid staff." (http://www.avac.org/about.htm)

American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR)
http://www.amfar.org
E-Mail: webmaster@amfar.org
120 Wall St., 13th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3902
Phone: 212-806-1600, 800-39-amFAR
Fax: 212-806-1601 AmFAR is "dedicated to the support of AIDS research (both basic-biomedical and clinical research), AIDS prevention, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy."
(http://www.amfar.org)

Gay Men's Health Crisis
http://www.gmhc.org
The Tisch Building
119 W 24 St.
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-367-1000 "Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. Our mission is to reduce the spread of HIV disease, help people with HIV maintain and improve their health and independence, and keep the prevention, treatment and cure of HIV an urgent national and local priority. In fulfilling this mission, we will remain true to our heritage by fighting homophobia and affirming the individual dignity of all gay men and lesbians." (http://www.gmhc.org/about.html)

Global Campaign for Microbicides
http://www.global-campaign.org
E-Mail: info@global-campaign.org
c/o PATH
1800 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-822-0033
Fax: 202-457-1466
"The Global Campaign for Microbicides is a broad-based, international effort to build support among policymakers, opinion leaders, and the general public for increased investment into microbicides and other user-controlled prevention methods. Through advocacy, policy analysis, and social science research, the Campaign works to accelerate product development, facilitate widespread access and use, and protect the needs and interests of users, especially women." (http://www.global-campaign.org/about.htm)

	AIDS Action Council http://www.aidsaction.org E-Mail: aidsaction@aidsaction.org 1906 Sunderland Pl. NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-530-8030 Fax: 202-530-8031	"AIDS Action, founded in 1984, is the national AIDS organization dedicated to the development, analysis, cultivation, and encouragement of sound policies and programs in response to the HIV epidemic." (http://www.aidsaction.org/ --> About AIDS Action)
	AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families http://www.aids-alliance.org E-Mail: info@aids-alliance.org 1600 K St. NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-785-3564 Fax: 202-785-3579	"Through education, training and advocacy, AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families addresses the needs of children, youth and families living with, affected by, or at risk of HIV and AIDS." (http://www.aids-alliance.org/about_us/mission.asp)
	AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition http://www.avac.org E-Mail: avac@avac.org 101 W 23rd St., #2227 New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-367-1279	"Founded in 1995, the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition's (AVAC) mission is to speed the ethical development and global delivery of preventive HIV vaccines. AVAC is a watchdog, educator and advocate. We address ethical issues, critique the work of industry and government, provide education and mobilization services, and speak on behalf of affected communities with a credible, impartial, and objective voice. AVAC is a coalition of volunteer advocates and paid staff." (http://www.avac.org/about.htm)
	American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR) http://www.amfar.org E-Mail: webmaster@amfar.org 120 Wall St., 13th Floor New York, NY 10005-3902 Phone: 212-806-1600, 800-39-amFAR Fax: 212-806-1601	AmFAR is "dedicated to the support of AIDS research (both basic-biomedical and clinical research), AIDS prevention, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy." (http://www.amfar.org)
	Gay Men's Health Crisis http://www.gmhc.org The Tisch Building 119 W 24 St. New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-367-1000	"Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. Our mission is to reduce the spread of HIV disease, help people with HIV maintain and improve their health and independence, and keep the prevention, treatment and cure of HIV an urgent national and local priority. In fulfilling this mission, we will remain true to our heritage by fighting homophobia and affirming the individual dignity of all gay men and lesbians." (http://www.gmhc.org/about.html)
	Global Campaign for Microbicides http://www.global-campaign.org E-Mail: info@global-campaign.org c/o PATH 1800 K St. NW Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-822-0033 Fax: 202-457-1466	"The Global Campaign for Microbicides is a broad-based, international effort to build support among policymakers, opinion leaders, and the general public for increased investment into microbicides and other user-controlled prevention methods. Through advocacy, policy analysis, and social science research, the Campaign works to accelerate product development, facilitate widespread access and use, and protect the needs and interests of users, especially women." (http://www.global-campaign.org/about.htm)