A.I.D.S. Foundation Short Of Funds (Press, 26 February 1987)
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Summary: A.I.D.S. Foundation Short Of Funds (Press, 26 February 1987)
On 26 February 1987, the A.I.D.S. Foundation's director, Warren Lindberg, announced the need for $500,000 to sustain its education campaign aimed at preventing the spread of the disease. He emphasised the importance of continuous awareness, pointing out that over 200 known individuals were infected, with likely many more undetected cases, highlighting that A.I.D.S. could be transmitted by seemingly healthy individuals. The foundation had submitted a grant application to the Health Department in December 1986 and was awaiting a decision. Lindberg noted that their last grant of $345,000 from the department in 1985 had nearly been exhausted. He stressed the necessity of resources for a "new approach" in 1987. The A.I.D.S. Foundation's initiatives and the Health Department's campaigns worked in tandem, with the department providing general public education while focusing on specific at-risk groups. Lindberg recognised that while the homosexual community was generally well-informed about A.I.D.S. and had adopted protective measures, other vulnerable groups remained a concern. Among these were individuals engaged in homosexual activities who were reluctant to discuss their risks due to fear of social stigma, as well as intravenous drug users and youth. Lindberg pointed out the inadequacy of sex education in schools, which often led to young people entering the workforce uninformed and vulnerable to peer pressure without proper education or support during a critical stage of sexual development. The funds from the sought-after Health Department grant would enable the continuation of the A.I.D.S. awareness campaign targeting homosexuals and facilitate new initiatives for other high-risk groups. Additionally, the foundation planned to pursue ongoing funding later in the year to secure long-term support for its efforts.
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