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U.S. Business Action to End HIV: December 2024 Action Report
As we close out 2024, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering commitment and, most importantly, your impactful actions. We are incredibly proud of everything this Coalition has accomplished.
As we close out 2024, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering commitment and, most importantly, your impactful actions. We are incredibly proud of everything this Coalition has accomplished. If you haven't had a chance yet, be sure to explore the 2024 Impact Report to discover some of the key highlights.
We are excited to share actions from the past month below, including a World AIDS Day Round-up. We hope you have a restful and rejuvenating end of year, and look forward to collaborating in 2025 as we work toward our goal of ending the HIV epidemic.
Happy Holidays!
Actions From Members
Welcome New Members & Allies: Correct Strategies LLC (Atlanta Chapter), Freddie, Perry Communications Group, and TS Healthcare Consultants (Los Angeles Chapter)
World AIDS Day Activations
Several member companies marked World AIDS Day this year with special activations, employee events, and the publication of articles and social media posts. Here are some highlights:
Mercer published an article on the “5 Things employers can do to end HIV”, encouraging clients to include HIV on their benefits strategy road map. They also released a new video to help explain why all employers should be aware of the extent to which HIV affects the US workforce.
Match Group'sBLK partnered with BHOC to launch a push notification to users on World AIDS Day promoting at-home HIV testing services through Together TakeMeHome. The activation resulted in over 850 HIV self-test kit orders - the highest among the dating app activations on December 1.
On November 25, KPMG hosted a virtual webinar for its U.S. employees ahead of World AIDS Day. The session covered HIV basics, the significance of the awareness day, and ways employees can take action. Mario was invited to highlight KPMG's commitment through the Coalition and discussed the business community’s role in addressing gaps in HIV care delivery.
Mario participated in the World AIDS Day webinar hosted by SAP and IBM, who, in partnership with the HRC, lead the #workingpositively pledge. This initiative showcases outstanding corporate leadership in raising awareness about HIV and combating HIV-related stigma in the workplace. Read more.
Walmart Specialty Pharmacy held a day-long workshop in partnership with the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC) and the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) in Baton Rouge to discuss the role of leveraging community-based pharmacies for PEP and PrEP uptake in Louisiana.
Paramount Pictures honored World AIDS Day by lighting up their iconic Paramount Pictures water tower to show solidarity in the fight against HIV and AIDS and shared their commitment on Instagram.
We felt the amazing energy of the Annual Meeting all over again as we scrolled through the complete photo gallery from the day of events. Check out the complete collection of images, and feel free to download and share your favorites.
We had the privilege of collaborating with Coalition member Diagonal Media to capture highlights at the 2024 Annual Meeting in Atlanta. Diagonal produced a reel that reflects the passion and dedication of our members and partners—just in time for World AIDS Day. Watch the video and share on your social platforms.
On behalf of the Coalition, Caroline and Mario had the privilege of attending The White House’s World AIDS Day commemoration on December 1. It was a powerful moment to stand alongside community leaders, federal staff, and HIV advocates as the AIDS Quilt was displayed on the South Lawn for the first time, symbolizing our collective commitment to remember, honor, and continue working toward an end of HIV.
On December 10, we hosted the inaugural convening of our third local chapter in Los Angeles at The Abbey in West Hollywood, with support from Gilead Sciences and ViiV Healthcare, and in collaboration with MISTR, Mercer, and the Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce.
Attendees learned about the local HIV epidemic from L.A. County Department of Public Health’s Mario Perez, the opportunity for businesses to take action from Paramount Pictures’ Jennifer Lynch, ViiV Healthcare’s Kristen Tjaden, and MISTR’s Tristan Schukraft, and the power of leveraging public-private partnerships from Patrick Kirkwood of the Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce.
Sincere appreciation to Tristan Schukraft and The Abbey staff for hosting the inaugural convening. And thank you to the additional local organizations and companies that attended, including Avita Care Solutions, GEHA Health, Grindr, Healthvana, IHDLab, Keller Williams Realty, LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games, LA Philharmonic, The Wall Las Memorias, Elton John AIDS Foundation, AIDS United, Los Angeles LGBT Center, and many others!
Learn more about the Los Angeles Chapter and how your company can get involved.
Opportunities for Action
As we look to 2025, we invite current Coalition members to renew your membership for next year. When you’re ready to do so, please take a few minutes to fill out this form. We kindly request that you submit your form by Friday, January 17th.
We’re hosting the first Government Relations Cohort meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 14th. If you or a colleague is interested in joining the meeting, please email us at endhiv@healthaction.org
We are reconvening the group that participated in the HIV Self-Testing breakout session at the Annual Meeting on January 9 from 2-3pm ET. Please email us at endhiv@healthaction.org if you have not received the invitation and would like to join.
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - a day to observe and acknowledge how HIV disproportionately affects Black people in the U.S. Consider how your company might recognize this day and share information with employees and beyond.
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