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We’re proud to announce the amfAR Research Council (aRC), an advisory group that will guide strategic direction of future amfAR-funded research. The nine-member panel will ensure all funded work can inform, strengthen, or accelerate HIV cure strategies. amfar.org/press-releases…

I’m amfAR’s first HIV-positive CEO. And I am on this podcast and I’m alive today because of organizations like amfAR.” Our CEO Kyle Clifford shares his story on the Business of Giving. Listen here: denver-frederick.com/2026/03/18/the…

Women (assigned female at birth) are underrepresented when it comes to PrEP users. Among all U.S. PrEP users in 2024, only 9% were women despite accounting for almost 1 in 5 new HIV diagnosis. Learn more about HIV prevention at amfar.org. Source: AIDSvu

HIV criminalization laws punish people for nondisclosure or perceived exposure, even when no transmission occurred or was possible. Rooted in stigma and outdated science, they undermine prevention and disproportionately target Black communities. Learn more amfar.org

Dame Elizabeth Taylor used her global platform to demand action on the AIDS crisis, championing HIV research, science-based policy, and compassion for people living with HIV. Today, we honor our co-founder on her birthday, February 27. Read more: bit.ly/4rD4Ow0

The amfAR team is on the ground in Denver for #CROI2026. Colleagues from our research, public policy, and TREAT Asia programs are engaging with global leaders, sharing data, and advancing strategies to end the HIV epidemic.

HIV advocate and music promoter Maria Davis talks to amfAR about the importance of finding your voice, practicing self-care, sustaining AIDS research, and encouraging Black women and men to stay on top of their health. bit.ly/4s0GFiG

Evidence shows that increased use of PrEP, a highly effective HIV prevention option, is associated with reduced new HIV diagnoses. However, barriers to access across communities remain. Learn more about HIV prevention resources at amfar.org/about-hiv-aids…

Most HIV prevention tools are utilized before potential exposure to the virus. As a one-time emergency intervention over 28 days, PEP is taken after potential exposure. Learn more about HIV prevention at amfar.org.

Now open: amfAR’s 2026 Target Grants Request for Proposals We’re now accepting applications for our Target Grants—supporting bold, hypothesis-driven HIV cure research that can be scaled globally and made accessible to all communities. Register now: amfar.org/research/targe…

One love song. Four legends. Real impact. “That’s What Friends Are For” helped fund lifesaving HIV research through amfAR and still does. This Valentine’s Day, support love that saves lives: amfar.org

You have options when it comes to safer sex. Latex condoms, both external for the penis and internal for the vagina or anus, along with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), are proven, reliable ways to prevent HIV transmission. Learn more: amfar.org.

A look ahead at amfAR’s 2026 event calendar. From Palm Beach to Cannes and beyond, we’re bringing together science and philanthropy in support of amfAR’s lifesaving work throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you in 2026. Explore the calendar at amfar.org/events.

This Black History Month, we honor Phill Wilson, amfAR Trustee and lifelong activist whose leadership helped change the course of the HIV epidemic. His story is proof that research and advocacy save lives—and serves as a reminder that the fight for health equity is not over.

Dallas, save the date. #amfARDallas returns October 24, 2026 at the residence of Kathleen and Scott Kirby. An unforgettable night awaits. More details to come.

Know your options. Know your status. Getting tested is simple and speedy—rapid HIV tests can now give accurate results in as little as 20 minutes. Testing is a critical step to protecting your health and ending HIV. Find testing resources at amfar.org.

For more than 30 years, #amfARCannes has proven what’s possible when culture, compassion, and science come together. More than $314 million raised for biomedical research so far, and we’re not done. Join us in Cannes on May 21: bit.ly/4a0D2TG

The science is moving fast. amfAR’s head of research Dr. Andrea Gramatica breaks down why recent advances in immunotherapy and HIV virology are real reasons for optimism, from CAR T cell therapy to personalized mRNA and broadly neutralizing antibodies. bit.ly/3ZT6cy1

At the 28th Bangkok Symposium in January, researchers from amfAR’s TREAT Asia program presented on topics related to improving the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV. Read more: amfar.org/news/advancing…

The CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 should be tested for HIV at least once & more often if you have risk factors. Why? Positive or negative—knowing your HIV status is essential to staying on top of your health. Find HIV testing: bit.ly/4k6H6oQ