Southern AIDS Coalition

The Southern AIDS Coalition is a sustained and united HIV/AIDS/STD advocacy voice for the South. We believe that by mobilizing our communities and developing a broad-based coalition of consumers, advocates, elected and appointed officials, community and government agencies, and industry partners, we will develop and implement a solid plan of action for the South.

The southern region of the United States is in a state of emergency, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases are devastating the South. We have become ground zero in the AIDS epidemic in the United States. Rising infection rates coupled with inadequate funding and resources will potentially wipe out an entire generation of young adults aged 20-45. Our AIDS epidemic is also growing among our senior population. The time to act with one united voice is now.

It is urgent that leaders in federal, state and local governments and leaders in local communities recognize the disparate impact of HIV/AIDS and STDs in the South and commit to immediate action that will ensure improved health outcomes for southern citizens.

Major Issues/Activities

Southern States Manifesto

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