AIDS Around the World

AIDS Around the World

Updated: August 05, 2008

It's the world's deadliest disease; 33 million have HIV and many more are affected. At least 25 million have died-- that's greater than the population of Texas. The best way to fight this growing pandemic is to be educated and aware.

In this special report you can: get the facts about AIDS, see what it's like to live with the disease, and find ways to help.

Living With the Disease

From Africa, the world's hardest-hit region, to the United States-- watch the story of 14-year-old Binta and read about Eliza's uncle Monty.


What You Should Know

It's the world's No. 1 killer. Track AIDS global impact with the interactive map, then take the quiz to learn more about the epidemic.


How You Can Help

Save a life. Get volunteer information and find local, national and global HIV/AIDS help organizations.



Image: Keep a Child Alive
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Keep a Child Alive

Channel One joined Alicia Keys and Bono at a recent Keep a Child Alive benefit to discuss the urgent need for support, medication, and orphan care for AIDS-affected families.

 
Image: Exclusive: Shaun White
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Exclusive: Shaun White

White steps off the slopes to talk about how he's putting his star power to use-- fighting AIDS.

 
 


 

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