We are Unitarian Universalists united to journey with those impacted by HIV/AIDS. We travel as advocates and educators. We look for partnership. We move with compassion and respect in a multicultural world.

• We are called by our Unitarian Universalist principles to become active in responding to the crisis of HIV/AIDS, which has already killed 25 million, infected 40 million and will leave 40 million orphans by the year 2010.
• We are a network of congregations and individuals. Since our founding in 2003, we have worked to engage UU’s in addressing the impact of the global AIDS pandemic in three main ways, through education and outreach, advocacy and direct service.
• We endeavor to make our voice heard on the role of pervasive human rights violations in the spread of the epidemic. We speak out against the restrictions imposed by the religious right, which have succeeded in channeling funds from prevention initiatives to abstinence programs.
• Our Red Ribbon Congregation Program recognizes the work of UU congregations which model ways that UU’s can get involved.
• We work closely with the UU Advocacy Office and the UU United Nations Office to get out the word about global AIDS issues and involve UU’s throughout the US in grassroots advocacy.

		Education We publish our Newsletter three times a year, in January, April and September. This is an abundant source of information and a call to action from many efforts around the globe. Join our community by receiving our Newsletter. more >
		Advocacy Join us in calling on our government to step up this challenge and take a leadership role in fighting the spread of AIDS around the world. We make our voices heard locally as well as in Washington DC. more >
		Grassroots Efforts We are directly involved with several grassroots projects working in Africa. These include the Zimbabwe Art Project, or ZAP, which brings artwork from local communities to Portland, Oregon. The proceeds from the sale of this art goes back to the community. more >

We encourage both individuals and congregations to join our coalition. This is not a membership organization and any individual can sign up to receive the newsletter. To receive the newsletter or to become a congregational contact, e-mail Terry Cushman: tcushman at yahoo dot com. There is no charge.

Please join us on our journey. Together we will help end the devastation caused by HIV/AIDS and on the way we will live our faith.

Contributions and suggestions very much welcome!