The Well Project
The Well Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change the course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic through a unique and comprehensive focus on women and girls. Since its founding in 2002 by leading HIV activist Dawn Averitt, The Well Project has become a recognized leader in the fight against HIV, leveraging technology to improve health outcomes and increase the quality of life for women and girls living with HIV. We achieve this by expanding access to HIV information, improving health literacy and education; providing community support and advocacy development; and advancing the research agenda through the following programs.
www.thewellproject.org includes:
- HIV Information: Over 100 articles on topics related to HIV and women, regularly updated and reviewed by treating providers; written at a 7th-9th grade reading level
- A Girl Like Me: A blog where women living with HIV share experiences and engage in an online support community and global network
- Get Connected: Includes social features such as member chat, forums, and groups to increase interaction among women living with HIV
HIV Treatment Advocacy and Leadership Development
The Well Project sponsors educational webinars and hosts HIV treatment advocacy and leadership development training for women living with HIV.
## Women's Research Initiative on HIV/AIDS (WRI)
Established in 2003 to elevate, enhance, and expedite HIV treatment and prevention research on women and girls, and to identify gaps in clinical care and research.
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The Well Project relies on the generosity of individual donors, private foundations, and corporations to fund our programs and initiatives. With your support we can continue to provide access to life-saving information and a trusted support community, build a platform for advocacy and leadership development for women living with HIV, inform research for new treatments, promote better standards of care, and further public awareness. Please look here to find out more about why and how you can help.
How to Reach the Well Project
Phone: 1.888.616.WELL (9355)
Email: info@thewellproject.org
Web: www.thewellproject.org
Latest by The Well Project
HIV Treatment as Prevention (TasP)
The Well Project sums up treatment as prevention (or TasP), which refers to the ways in which we can use HIV drugs, or HIV treatment, to lower the risk of HIV transmission.
A Year of Lessons, and by Far the Hardest Year of My Existence
"I can't wait to start the year and optimistic that all of these trials were learning lessons," Maria Mejia writes.
Can I Breastfeed While Living With HIV? An Overview of Infant Feeding Options
For those who may want to explore breastfeeding as an option, the information available to mothers living with HIV can be confusing.
Long-Term Survivors of HIV
Due to longer survival with HIV, the percentage of older adults living with HIV is increasing in all regions of the world. Get the facts about long-term survivors.
Why My Ex and Best Friend Li and I Broke Up After 10 Years Together and Married Legally
In this sad tale of immigration, HIV, and the insurmountable hurdles involved, Maria Mejia recounts the end of her marriage.
Considerations Before Starting HIV Treatment
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Menopause and HIV
Table of Contents What Is Menopause? Symptoms and Conditions Related to Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Alternative Treatments Keeping Healthy After Menopause Taking Care of Yourself What Is Menopause? Menopause is a normal p...
Aging and HIV
The number of older women living with HIV is growing. Read about aging with HIV, aging-related health challenges, stigma and support, and more.
Older Women: At Risk for HIV
Table of Contents Introduction Older Women: An Overlooked Group What to Do? Older Women Living With HIV Introduction UNAIDS estimates that 4.2 million older adults (age 50 and over) are living with HIV (HIV+) worldwide; of these, a little ov...
Transgender Women Living With HIV
Transgender women are affected by HIV to a much greater degree than other groups. Despite bearing such a high burden of HIV, they have been historically underserved as part of the response to the HIV pandemic.