AHF Initiaves for World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day occurs each year on December 1. On this World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation and more than 40 AHF country teams will hold commemorative events to honor all who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses and support those who carry on the fight.

World AIDS Day is an important event that raises awareness about the global impact of HIV/AIDS and serves as a reminder to unite in the fight against this devastating disease.

It also aims to educate people about the importance of preventiontesting, and access to treatment for all.

By promoting understanding and compassion, World AIDS Day plays a crucial role in breaking down stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS.

World AIDS Day is important because it's a day to: 

  • Remember those who have died: Honor those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses 

  • Show support: Show support for people living with HIV 

  • End stigma: End HIV-related stigma 

  • Call to action: Commit to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat 

Over the years, AHF has hosted some of the most significant World AIDS Day initiatives around the world. Featuring performances by icons such as Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Hudson, these events raise awareness and drive advocacy efforts nationwide. On a global scale, fun runs, health promotions, and testing events of all kinds work together to promote HIV prevention methods, inspire dedicated action, and unite communities.

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Kevin Pakdivichit

Kevin Pakdivichit, Advisory Board, has worked for sex-related organizations since 1999, including the Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Center, MPOWER, GenQ, Rainbow Alliance, Young Democrats, AIDS Camp, Impulse, FLUX, and, currently, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), where he’s been since 2009. As Director of Marketing for AHF, Kevin Pakdivichit oversees Domestic marketing activities for AHF. Passionate about his work with AHF, Kevin focuses on community collaboration, employee engagement, and client experience & retention. Kevin has spearheaded campaigns and programs such as the employee programs, International Condom Day, AIDS Walks, We the People, Stand Against Hate, Inside Scoop, and founded Impulse. He also let the opening of the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center, the first of its kind, a community center, safe zone, event space, and we work for trans and nonbinary people. Pronouns: he/him