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Fact or Fiction: Learn the Truth About HIV

Ending HIV

With recent medical breakthroughs, the world has all the tools we need to end HIV. But people continue to get diagnosed with HIV and experience health complications related to AIDS at alarming rates. Misinformation and stigma play a large role, deterring people from seeking HIV testing and treatment.

By debunking myths, lies and misinformation, we can improve real knowledge about HIV and put an end to the stigma. This World AIDS Day, join Caracole and partners to raise awareness, fight prejudice and end the HIV epidemic.

December 1–7 at participating regional libraries

Red background with the words, "Fact or Fiction: Learn the truth about HIV in honor of World AIDS Day"

Read, Watch, Listen

We’ve partnered with libraries in our region to help share the facts about HIV. From December 1 to December 7, 2024, our local libraries will highlight materials about HIV in their collections. We encourage you to visit your library where you’ll find resources and information on HIV past and present — from novels and memoirs to plays, movies and documentaries.

World AIDS Day Raffle

Book cover image of The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai with a yellow and orange weave background
Book cover image of My Government Means to Kil Me by Rasheed Newson, showing a darker skinned person in profile
Book cover image of The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels, showing the back of a light skinned person looking up

Win a Signed Book or Gift Card!

Join Caracole in recognizing World AIDS Day with a chance to win one of these special prizes:

  • When the Band Played On by Michael G. Lee (signed)
  • The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai (signed)
  • My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson (signed)
  • The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels (signed)
  • $25 gift card to Downbound Books
  • $50 gift card to Downbound Books

Only one entry per person, please. Winners will be contacted the week of December 8.

Good luck!

Thanks for your interest! Our raffle is now closed, but we’re so grateful for your support of World AIDS Day.

Please note winners must be able to pick up their prize at Caracole’s office in Northside at 4138 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223, during our normal hours, Mondays–Fridays, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

HIV

Quick Facts

The greatest threat to our public health is lack of information and access. Our local community must have open discussions about HIV status and stigma. Let’s all do our part: learn the truth, break down barriers and create a world free from the myths, fear and discrimination surrounding HIV.  Then, pass it on—knowledge is power!

  • Learn about HIV

    Since the first reported cases of HIV in the early 1980s, both the disease and its diagnosis have changed drastically. Today, we have a wider range of tools and approaches than ever before to prevent HIV transmission, and thanks to groundbreaking treatments, people living with HIV can lead longer and healthier lives. It's crucial that we understand the basics about HIV and how it spreads in order to put an end to the epidemic.

  • HIV In the US

    Around the world, about 37 million people are living with HIV. In the US, about 1 in 8 people who have HIV don’t know it and about 32,100 people get infected with HIV every year. Follow progress on America’s HIV Epidemic Analysis Dashboard.

  • Know Your Status

    You could have HIV and still feel healthy. The only way to know for sure whether you have HIV is to get tested. Everyone ages 15 to 65 needs to get tested at least once. Some people may need to get tested more often. Find out about our free HIV testing options.

  • Prevention Is Possible

    For people at risk for HIV, there’s PrEP, a medication that protects against HIV infection. When combined with additional strategies, like condoms, safer sex practices and harm reduction behaviors, PrEP can keep you safe and help prevent the spread of HIV. Learn if PrEP is right for you.

  • Treatment as Prevention

    People living with HIV can enjoy long, healthy lives thanks to antiretroviral therapy or ART. And successful treatment can also prevent HIV transmission. It’s known as U=U or undetectable equals untransmittable. Discover how starting and staying on ART can keep you or someone you love healthy and can prevent HIV transmission.

  • Overall Well-Being

    Sadly, inequitable access to health care, lack of information, stigma, racism, discrimination and current HIV criminalization laws are reasons why people don’t test, treat or prevent HIV, continuing the HIV  epidemic in our nation and in our local community. Learn why health equity is important in the fight against HIV.

  • Lend a Hand

    We know that an end to new HIV infections is possible within our lifetimes. Your support can help us reach all affected communities and help us reach this goal sooner. Learn how easy it is to get involved at Caracole.

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