Aug 16, 1945 – Dec 12, 2014 Kari Eells, a quiet accountant from Morris, New York who became the bedrock of one of the nation’s preeminent disability rights organizations and a critical member of our board passed away at sunset on December 12th after a short illness, surrounded by family and love. She was 69. “In the short time we …
Reflections on World AIDS Day
An AIDS Free Generation—Do we have the right strategy? By Cynthia Carey-Grant For the past 26 years World AIDS Day has been observed to raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of the HIV virus. But after 26 years, how informed is the general public really about the current status of the epidemic? And most importantly, with …
What’s New At WORLD? Vol. 1
2014 has already proven to be an amazing year for us at WORLD and we could not be happier to share what this small organization with a big impact has been up to. While there are many new things to report, the specialized services that define WORLD remain the same. ____________________________________________________________________ Oakland WOW! We are now testing! This past June, …
WORLD’s New Chapter
Dear WORLD Supporters and Interested Stakeholders: Women Organized to Respond to Life-threatening Diseases (WORLD) is proud to begin a new chapter of providing life-saving services and support for women living with and at risk for HIV. Our new affiliation and partnership with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the U.S., are remarkable in …
I Am A Sex Worker
The message is simple: I am not just a sex worker, I am so much more. Women Organized to Respond to Life-threatening Diseases (WORLD) is proud to host “I Am a Sex Worker”, a photojournalism project sharing portraits and narratives of female, male, and transgender sex workers in Cape Town, South Africa. Created by Ian Kwok and Vivian Nguyen, both students …