Since the inception of its HIV/AIDS program in 1986, USAID has played a leading role in averting the global AIDS crisis. Today, with more than 34 million people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, USAID continues its technical leadership as a key partner in the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the largest and most diverse HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment initiative in the world.
Chart the course of USAID's work in HIV/AIDS through this interactive timeline marking major milestones in addressing the crisis over the past 25+ years.