ACET is a practical and compassionate response to HIV and AIDS in 23 nations, working to save lives and to care for all those affected by HIV and AIDS, including orphans and vulnerable children.

Over 33 million people are now living with HIV, and more than 40 million have died of AIDS.

Yet the good news is that we can overcome AIDS.

Prevention is working

, and in nations like Uganda the level of HIV infection has fallen dramatically. Access to treatment is also improving in the poorest nations, which means that many people with HIV are living longer, and simple methods can prevent most cases of mother to child transmission - if used widely.

Founded in 1988, there are independent ACET programmes in many of the poorest parts of the world, working in partnership with local government, churches and international development agencies.

Many ACET programmes are reaching remote, rural areas in the poorest nations, where there is no access to other AIDS care or prevention. Many of these independent organisations have international influence.

ACET works closely wherever possible with local and national government. Different ACET teams have worked in partnership with international agencies such as UNAIDS, UNICEF and the World Health Organisation to deliver AIDS prevention and care programmes.

In many countries the spread of HIV remains out of control and we are in a race against time to save future generations. AIDS is wiping out much of the progress made in some countries over the last 20 years.

AIDS is like leprosy was. Ignorance, fear and discrimination are major issues. People with HIV are often rejected by their families, friends and communities.

Time is running out for millions of people. You can make a difference by donating today.

Founded in 1988, there are independent ACET programmes in 22 nations, many in the poorest parts of the world, working as members of the ACET International Alliance, in partnership with local government, churches and international development agencies. 

ACET was founded in the UK in 1988 by Dr Patrick Dixon.  Today there are independent ACET programmes in 23 nations, all working together to tackle HIV and AIDS.

Many ACET programmes are reaching remote, rural areas in the poorest nations, where there is no access to other AIDS care or prevention.

Each country director is accountable to their own national board and responsible for their own programmes and funding.

Many of these independent organisations now have international influence of their own.

ACET works closely wherever possible with local and national government agencies.

Different ACET teams have worked in partnership with international agencies such as UNAIDS, UNICEF and the World Health Organisation to deliver AIDS prevention and care programmes.

In many countries the spread of HIV remains out of control and we are in a race against time to save future generations.

Many communities in Africa have been devastated and we are now seeing the rapid spread of HIV across India, Russia and China.

It is hard for most people in Western countries to imagine what it is like knowing that a third of all parents of school children in your town or city are going to die of AIDS, a third of your office colleagues or even a third of your church congregation.

AIDS is wiping out much of the progress made in some countries over the last 20 years. It is pointless to expect economic growth, fresh water projects, micro finance and other strategies to deliver a miracle if AIDS and related issues are not tackled at the same time.

AIDS is like leprosy was.

Is there another illness which results in some people in some communities being killed or beaten up for having an AIDS diagnosis?

Access to anti-viral therapy is improving and prolongs life, but there is still no cure or vaccine and prevention has to be our urgent priority.

Funding for ACET programmes has been received from European Union, Belgium government, Irish government and the Dutch government, in addition to a wide range of national and international agencies, companies, churches and individuals.  

But this is not enough.  Time is running out for millions of people.

That is why we need your help today.