HIV INITIATIVES

The Florida Department of Health offers numerous specialized initiatives to benefit the health of Florida’s communities. We invite you to learn more about our comprehensive HIV prevention strategies — and to join our growing network of grassroots HIV educators.
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FACES OF HIV
We invited HIV positive people to unveil their daily lives by keeping a journal for one month. A few of those participants later joined us for a candid Q & A, where...
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SISTAS ORGANIZING TO SURVIVE
Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS) is the grassroots mobilization of black women in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Launched on June 20, 2008, SOS encourages black women to get tested where they live,...
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MAN UP
Released in September of 2009, Man Up: The Crisis of HIV/AIDS Among Florida’s Men seeks to mobilize men to eliminate their risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV/AIDS.
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FAITH RESPONDS TO AIDS
Built on the same framework as BRTA, FRTA programs are faith-based initiatives that mobilize churches and other faith-based organizations raise awareness and reduce stigma around HIV/AIDS. FRTA programs are particularly effective at...
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BUSINESS RESPONDS TO AIDS/LABOR RESPONDS TO AIDS
Modeled after the CDC initiative by the same name, BRTA programs support targeted HIV prevention efforts through partnerships with local businesses. BRTA programs mobilize businesses and labor organizations to respond to HIV/AIDS...
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