What is HIV/AIDS?

HIV causes AIDS.  AIDS is when HIV has weakened a person’s body so much that they can’t fight illnesses. Find out more.

Who does it affect?

Almost two-thirds of people under 25 living with HIV/AIDS are women. What makes women and girls even more likely to get HIV/AIDS is that their bodies are made in a way that makes it easier for the virus to infect them. Find out more.

How does it affect countries?

It is very bad for a country because it kills off a country’s workers such as doctors, farmers, teachers, police officers, community leaders – and family income drops when adults die. Find out more.

Facts about HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS is the fourth biggest cause of death in the world today. Find out more.

Education as defence

Teaching people about how HIV/AIDS is spread, and how best to protect themselves from it, is the best way to help stop the disease from spreading. Find out more.

Child-headed households

The spread of HIV/AIDS has led to a lot of child-headed households in parts of the world, especially in Africa. Find out more.

UNICEF at work

HIV/AIDS is one of UNICEF’s main concerns because it affects so many children in the world.  Find out more.