SisterLove

What SisterLove does

SisterLove is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, legally SisterLove, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1987 by Dážon Dixon Diallo and recognized as the first women's HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Justice organization in the southeastern United States. Its core service portfolio centers the Healthy Love Experience — free HIV/STI testing, pregnancy testing, peer counseling, PrEP access via pharmacy partners such as XRX Pharmacy, and linkage to care — delivered through a fixed Atlanta base and the mobile Healthy Love Bus clinic that travels across the Southeast. Beyond direct services, SisterLove operates a Community-Based Research Program (including paid participant studies and the GAMA Project on Georgia Abortion Access), the Justice, Law, and Policy Project (JLPP) for reproductive health advocacy including the Maternal Health Tribunal, and educational media through the Visible & Unseen and Sister's Time/Women's Speak podcast series.

The organization's business model is that of a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit with three primary revenue streams: individual and corporate donations (with an active on-site deficit appeal), foundation and institutional grant funding (Ford Foundation, Elton John AIDS Foundation, M·A·C AIDS Fund, NEO Philanthropy, PEPFAR DREAMS), and paid research studies with community participants. All direct end-user services are provided free of charge. SisterLove's go-to-market is community-led: building trust with Black women and other marginalized populations through the mobile clinic, community events, health fairs, and educational presentations, amplified by earned media (CNN, NPR, Washington Post, PBS, Al Jazeera, MSNBC). Partnerships span HIV pharmaceutical firms (Gilead, ViiV, Merck, J&J, GSK), Atlanta-area HBCUs and research universities (Spelman, Morehouse School of Medicine, Clark Atlanta, Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State), advocacy and service organizations (SisterSong, AID Atlanta, The Well Project, FHI 360, JSI, GLAAD), and government actors (The White House, HIV.gov, Fulton County, IVLP).

SisterLove maintains an international subsidiary, SisterLove South Africa (SLI International), extending the HIV prevention and reproductive justice model into sub-Saharan Africa through partners including Soul City Institute for Social Justice, International Partnership for Microbicides, and GNP+. The organization is governed as a private nonprofit controlled by its founder and president, with a stated headcount of 1-10 employees and no private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

SisterLove

Legal name

SisterLove, Inc.

Website

https://sisterlove.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SisterLove is an Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 that delivers free HIV/STI testing, pregnancy testing, reproductive health services, research, and advocacy primarily to Black women and marginalized communities in the southeastern US and South Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services (HIV prevention and reproductive justice)

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (621410), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• HIV prevention services
• Reproductive health advocacy
• Community health outreach
• Sexual health education
• Public health research

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SisterLove relies heavily on individual donations, corporate contributions, and charitable giving. The organization actively solicits donations through its website and has mentioned facing a deficit that threatens programs, indicating dependency on charitable support.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: The organization receives funding from foundations such as Ford Foundation and participates in government-funded programs like PEPFAR DREAMS, suggesting significant reliance on institutional grant funding.
3. Paid Research Studies: SisterLove conducts community-based research through paid studies, allowing participants to earn rewards while contributing to public health research initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SisterLove provides free, community-based HIV/STI testing, pregnancy testing, peer counseling, and linkage to care for women and marginalized communities in the southeastern United States, anchored by the Healthy Love Experience program and the Healthy Love Bus mobile clinic. The organization also conducts community-based research, including paid studies and the GAMA Project on Georgia Abortion Access, and advances reproductive justice through the Justice, Law, and Policy Project (JLPP), including policy briefs, advocacy campaigns, and the Maternal Health Tribunal.

Product overview

SisterLove operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected health services, advocacy programs, and educational resources centered on HIV prevention, sexual health, and reproductive justice. The core service is the Healthy Love Experience, which provides free HIV/STI testing, peer counseling, and linkage to care, supplemented by the mobile Healthy Love Bus clinic that extends reach across the Southeast. Community-based research programs, including paid studies and the GAMA Project, gather data to inform public health initiatives. The Justice, Law, and Policy Project (JLPP) leads advocacy campaigns, policy briefs, and the Maternal Health Tribunal to protect reproductive rights. SisterLove also produces educational content through podcast series (Visible & Unseen, Sister's Time/Women's Speak) and maintains a Community Resource Guide for referrals. The organization maintains international presence through SLI International (SisterLove South Africa) and hosts the Leading Women Society for advocacy mobilization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthy Love Experience Comprehensive sexual health program providing education, HIV/STI testing, pregnancy testing, peer counseling, and linkage to care services for women and marginalized communities.
• Healthy Love Bus Mobile clinic that expands SisterLove's outreach to provide HIV testing and sexual health services across the southeastern United States, bringing education and care directly to communities at public health events and neighborhood locations.
• Get Tested (Free HIV/STI Testing) Free HIV and STI testing services provided to the community, including rapid HIV testing, STI screenings, and referral services.
• Community-Based Research Program Works with research partners to design public health research initiatives that center the lived experiences of service communities, including paid studies and the GAMA Project on Georgia Abortion Access.
• Justice, Law, and Policy Project (JLPP) Advocacy initiative that leads the fight to protect and expand reproductive health, rights, and justice of marginalized communities through policy briefs, campaigns, and the Maternal Health Tribunal.
• SLI International (SisterLove South Africa) International extension of SisterLove's mission focusing on HIV prevention and reproductive justice work in South Africa.
• Leading Women Society Leadership initiative within the Justice, Law, and Policy Program focused on mobilizing advocates for reproductive freedom and human rights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free HIV/STI testing and counseling services provided to community members

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• The White HousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSisterLove has been recognized and partnered with The White House on public health initiatives, demonstrating high-level government recognition of the organization's work in HIV prevention and reproductive justice.
• Morehouse School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically Black medical school in Atlanta focused on improving health outcomes for minority and underserved communities. Academic partnership for research and public health initiatives.
• Spelman CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically Black liberal arts college for women in Atlanta. The founder Dázon Diallo is an alumna, and the college is a key academic partner for community initiatives.
• Georgia State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research university in Atlanta partnering on academic research and public health initiatives.
• Emory UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research university in Atlanta with medical school and public health programs, partnering on research initiatives.
• Clark Atlanta UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically Black university in Atlanta focused on academic excellence and societal contributions.
• Georgia TechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research university in Atlanta providing technology and research partnership for public health initiatives.
• PEPFAR DREAMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational initiative aimed at reducing HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa, demonstrating SisterLove's global reach.
• GLAADmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ media advocacy organization working to accelerate equality through storytelling and cultural change.
• International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. State Department program that provides international visitors with opportunities to observe and interact with American organizations and professionals.
• AID AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlanta-based nonprofit providing HIV/AIDS services, prevention education, and community support programs.
• SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-racial coalition of organizations dedicated to advancing reproductive justice, with shared founding membership with SisterLove.
• The Well ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on women and HIV, providing resources and support for women living with and affected by HIV.
• Fulton CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership with Fulton County for public health initiatives and community health services.
• Soul City Institute for Social JusticemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African intersectional feminist organization committed to social justice, supporting SisterLove's international work.
• International Partnership for MicrobicidesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization committed to developing and enabling access to new HIV prevention technologies.
• GNP+ (Global Network of People Living with HIV)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network for individuals living with HIV focused on advocacy, empowerment, and treatment access.
• John Snow, Inc. (JSI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health management consulting and research organization improving health worldwide.
• IF/WHEN/WHEN – Lawyering for Reproductive JusticemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal organization working to advance reproductive justice through legal advocacy and policy work.
• Positive Impact Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides client-centered care for the HIV community to improve overall health outcomes in the Atlanta area.
• FHI 360majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization improving lives by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for public health.
• The Body (HIV)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading HIV/AIDS information and community resource platform providing media partnership and outreach.
• HIV.govmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal government resource for HIV/AIDS information and community engagement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/sisterloveinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/SisterLoveInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sisterlove-inc.
• Xx.com/sisterloveinc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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