December 10, 2007:

FEATURED AIDS ORGANIZATION:

amfAR - The Foundation for AIDS Research


amFAR

Where: NYC // Washington DC // Bangkok, Thailand



Vision: "amfAR is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of HIV/AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. With its freedom and flexibility to respond quickly to emerging opportunities and its determination to invest in cutting-edge science, amfAR plays a unique, catalytic role in accelerating the pace of HIV/AIDS research and achieving real breakthroughs. Funded by voluntary contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations, amfAR has invested $260 million in support of its mission since 1985 and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide."


Formed: "Since 1985, amfAR has invested $260 million in its mission and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide."


Serving: Globally


Special Events:

amfAR New York Gala
Dinner and award presentation
Thursday, January 31, 2008, New York, NY


Gift of Life: Seattle Sample Sale
Holiday gift and sample sale
November 7-December 30, 2007, Seattle, WA


Gift for Life: The Party-16th Annual Celebration
Annual dance party, auction, and awards presentation
Sunday, February 3, 2008, New York, NY



Needs:

"amfAR recently launched its MSM Initiative, offering grants to grass roots organizations in developing nations. The Initiative will announce the first round of grants in January for the Caribbean, SE Asia and Africa. Look for upcoming RFP opportunities in other parts of the world.
Through its support of innovative research, amfAR has spurred many of the advances in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention that are extending, improving, and saving countless lives each day. These accomplishments have been made possible in large part by the support of generous individuals. So donate today and invest in a world without AIDS."

Support amfAR


Contact:

Global Initiatives - James Kottwinkel, Administrative Coordinator + 1 212-806-1735, extension 735


NEW YORK
amfAR
120 Wall Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3908
(212) 806-1600 (tel)
(212) 806-1601 (fax)

WASHINGTON, D.C.
amfAR
1150 17th Street, NW
Suite 406
Washington, DC 20036-4622
(202) 331-8600 (tel)
(202) 331-8606 (fax)

BANGKOK, THAILAND
TREAT Asia
Exchange Tower
21st Floor, Suite 2104
388 Sukhumvit Road
Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Thailand
+66 (0)2 663 7561 (phone)
+66 (0)2 663 7562 (fax)
Bangkok Contact:

Global Initiatives - James Kottwinkel, Administrative Coordinator + 1 212-806-1735, extension 735


USA TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-39-amfAR

To find out about HIV/AIDS resources in your local area, call the CDC National AIDS Hotline at:

  • 1-800-342-2437 English
  • 1-800-344-7432 Spanish
  • 1-800-243-7889 TTY

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