Aid For Aids International

What Aid For Aids International does

Aid For Aids International (AID FOR AIDS, AFA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 by Venezuelan AIDS activist Jesús Aguais, headquartered in New York with wholly-owned country offices in Venezuela (1998), Peru (1999–2000), Colombia (2002), Dominican Republic (2002), Panama (2006), and Mexico (2009). The organization operates the world's largest HIV medicine recycling program, which has collected and redistributed over $200 million in antiretroviral medication to 55,000+ people with HIV across 75 low- and middle-income countries. Beyond medication redistribution, AFA delivers an integrated service portfolio spanning direct antiretroviral treatment, comprehensive case management (health navigation, mental health, legal, housing), and the ¿Cuánto Sabes? peer-education prevention program that has reached 1.5 million young people across Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization is increasingly positioned as a humanitarian response actor for Latin American migration, with a 2018 restructuring of its Colombia operations to address the Venezuelan migration crisis and a 2024–2026 expansion that has included a new Cúcuta border office (2025), a proprietary IPS health provider in Cali (2024), and programming along the Darién Gap migration corridor.

AFA's business model is donation- and grant-funded: it receives individual monetary and medication donations, pharmaceutical donations and funding (GSK, Gilead, ViiV), and institutional grants from U.S. government agencies (CDC, USAID, PEPFAR via ICAP), multilateral bodies (UNHCR, IOM), European development agencies (AFD, GIZ), and national health ministries (Colombia, Panama). The Multichannel Care Platform — integrating WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and web chat for teleconsultation, telediagnosis, and multi-month dispensing — and the Tu Salud Digital tool for remote clinical follow-up along migration corridors represent the organization's emerging digital infrastructure, though no AI/ML capabilities are explicitly disclosed. Ancillary revenue-generating or fundraising activities include El Baúl de AFA, a thrift store in Panama whose proceeds fund programs. Beneficiaries are served free of charge, and the organization holds U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Distribution is direct and hybrid: in-country offices provide direct service delivery, while a network of medication drop-off boxes and collector partners (pharmacies, clinics, private practices) across nine U.S. states feeds the recycling supply chain. Customer base is highly heterogeneous — people with HIV lacking treatment access, Venezuelan/Haitian/Cuban migrants, indigenous communities (Guna Yala, Darién, Emberá-Wounaan), adolescents, and malnourished children in Mexico — though programmatic funding is concentrated among a small set of institutional donors. As of 2025, Colombia operations alone report 12-city presence, 17,365 HIV tests, 2,106 people on ART, and a 93.11% viral suppression rate, with 96.7% of treatment users being Venezuelan migrants.

Name

Aid For Aids International

Legal name

Aid For Aids International

Website

https://aidforaids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aid For Aids International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the world's largest HIV medication recycling program, providing free antiretroviral treatment, case management, and peer-led prevention education to people with HIV, migrants, and youth across 75 countries with offices in 7 nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Public Health Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Individual and Family Services (6241), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health, Population & WASH Aid Programs (BPADABAC), Bilateral Development & Aid Agencies (HLAJAKAB)

Keywords

• HIV treatment access
• Medication recycling program
• HIV prevention education
• Migrant health services
• Case management services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Donations: Collects unused, unexpired HIV medications from individuals and redistributes them to people in need in developing countries. The recycling program provides the full supply of HIV therapies for the Access to Treatment Program.
2. Government and Institutional Grants: Funding from government agencies (CDC, USAID, PEPFAR), international organizations (ICAP, UNHCR), and foundations to support HIV treatment, prevention, and migrant support programs.
3. Individual Donations: Individual monetary donations and medication donations from patients, collectors, and community organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AID FOR AIDS is a nonprofit organization that runs the world's largest HIV medication recycling program, collecting unused and unexpired antiretrovirals in the US and redistributing them to people with HIV in 75 low- and middle-income countries. Beyond medication redistribution, the organization provides free antiretroviral treatment, comprehensive case management, HIV prevention education through the ¿Cuánto Sabes? peer-education program, outreach and testing, and migrant integration services through seven country offices in Latin America, the Caribbean, and New York.

Product overview

Aid For Aids International operates a multi-faceted HIV/AIDS response organization with several interconnected core programs and sub-products. The primary offerings include: the HIV Medicine Recycling Program (the world's largest, redistributing donated medications to 75 countries), the Access to Treatment Program (providing antiretroviral therapy to those lacking access), the Case Management Program (comprehensive health and social support), and the ¿Cuánto Sabes? education program (using NLP and peer education for HIV prevention reaching 1.5M+ youth). Supporting infrastructure includes a network of drop-off boxes and collectors across the US for medication donation, prepaid shipping label services, and a Medical Ambassador Program. The organization has developed digital products including Tu Salud Digital (remote support tool) and a Multichannel Care Platform in Colombia integrating WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram for teleconsultation. Regional sub-products include Comprehensive Care Centers for children/adolescents with HIV (Panama, Dominican Republic), Tu Salud Global IPS (Colombia), TARV Clinic David (Panama), Healing México nutrition program, and El Baúl de AFA thrift store. The organization also provides Non-HIV Medication Donation, PrEP services, Outreach and HIV Testing, and specialized programs for migrants, abuse victims, and adolescent development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ¿Cuánto Sabes? (How Much Do You Know?): HIV education and prevention program using neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and peer education methodology for youth and community leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean
• HIV Recycling Program
• Tu Salud Digital
• Tu Salud Global (IPS)
• El Baúl de AFA
• Healing Mexico

Products and services

• HIV Medicine Recycling Program Collects unused, unexpired antiretroviral medications in the US and redistributes them to people with HIV in 75 low- and middle-income countries. The world's largest HIV medication recycling program, having distributed over $220M worth of medication to 55,000+ people.
• Access to Treatment Program Program ensuring treatment access for people with HIV who face economic, migratory, or structural barriers. Provides antiretroviral therapy, case management, adherence counseling, clinical follow-up, and coordination with local care pathways.
• Case Management Program Comprehensive support system connecting health, rights, and social integration for people living with HIV. Includes health system navigation, medical appointment coordination, mental health support, psychosocial counseling, legal guidance, housing referrals, and education on rights and self-care. Has served over 8,000 people with 90%+ adherence rate.
• ¿Cuánto Sabes? (How Much Do You Know?) Innovative HIV primary prevention and education program using neurolinguistic programming (NLP), peer education methodology, and the WHO life skills framework. Covers HIV education, sexual and reproductive health, human rights, and leadership development. Reached over 1.5 million young people across Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Tu Salud Digital Technological tool developed for remote support, clinical follow-up, and service coordination along migration corridors. Currently in pilot phase with progressive expansion for human mobility contexts.
• Multichannel Care Platform Strategic digital tool integrating multichannel chatbot, telehealth, and digital monitoring. Centralizes care through website, WhatsApp, online chat, Instagram, and Facebook, enabling teleconsultation, telediagnosis, and personalized follow-up. Includes postal medication delivery and multi-month dispensing.
• Drop-off Boxes & Collectors Network Network of physical drop-off boxes across multiple US states (New York, California, Massachusetts, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii, Ohio, Alabama, Pennsylvania) and collector partners including pharmacies, clinics, and healthcare providers for convenient medication donation.
• Prepaid Shipping Label Service Free prepaid FedEx shipping label service for donating HIV or non-HIV medication. Labels delivered via email within 1-12 hours, valid for 6 days from receipt.
• Tu Salud Global (IPS) Proprietary Integrated Health Provider (IPS) in Colombia providing comprehensive medical care to vulnerable and migrant populations, including antiretroviral treatment funded through pharmaceutical donations, federal funds, and international cooperation.
• Comprehensive Care Centers for Children and Adolescents with HIV Specialized centers providing emotional, social, psycho-pedagogical, psychological, and nutritional support to children and adolescents with HIV and their families. First center in Panama at Hospital del Niño (2007); second in Chiriquí province (2023).
• Healing México (Nutre+) Child nutrition program providing nutritional supplement 'Nutre+' to infants and children ages 0-12 experiencing malnutrition. Includes bi-weekly deliveries of 700g bags, weight and height monitoring, and nutritional recovery support.
• Comprehensive Care Service (SAI) Comprehensive care service for adults with HIV, endorsed and supervised by the national health system in Dominican Republic, providing integrated medical care with medications supplied by the national health system.
• TARV Clinic David Dedicated antiretroviral treatment clinic in San Mateo, Doleguita, David district, Chiriquí province, Panama. Inaugurated December 2025 in an exclusive building for comprehensive HIV care.
• PrEP Services Pre-exposure prophylaxis services offered across operations, particularly in Colombia with 266 active PrEP users, and in Panama and migration corridors. Includes education, enrollment, and ongoing support for PrEP users.
• Outreach and HIV Testing Community outreach and free confidential HIV testing services conducted throughout the year in partnership with local organizations and Latin American consulates. Testing available in English and Spanish.
• ¿Cuánto Sabes? Training Center Education and training center in Panama providing early childhood education and training community multipliers, community leaders, and local medical staff. Located in Clayton, Panama City and in Guna Yala Territory.
• Medical Ambassador Program Program engaging healthcare providers as ambassadors to promote the medication donation program, distribute educational materials, and collect unused medication at medical facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000+ people with HIV received life-saving medication across 75 countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• UNHCR/ACNURmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Refugee Agency partnership for migrant and refugee health support
• IOM/OIMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Organization for Migration partnership for migration health interventions
• Ministerio de Salud (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Health partnership for national HIV response and PrEP implementation
• Ministerio de Salud (Panama)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MINSA for HIV care centers, testing, and treatment coordination in Darién and throughout Panama
• Ministerio de Salud (Panama)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination for TARV access and CD4/viral load testing; operation at ETRM migration reception station
• HIASmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish humanitarian organization supporting refugees and migrants; joint community events and services
• JRS (Jesuit Refugee Service)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit social apostolate providing refugee services; collaboration on migrant support
• MedGlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical humanitarian organization providing health services
• PactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization supporting capacity building
• ABA ROLI (American Bar Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRule of Law Initiative providing legal support for migrants
• Freedom HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization supporting democracy and human rights
• InternewsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational nonprofit supporting media and information access
• Golden Verita GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner supporting asylum seekers with application processing
• Government of Nuevo LeóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership in Mexico for migrant population support and child nutrition programs
• Grupo BerylliummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting child nutrition programs in Mexico through Nutre+ distribution
• Grupo El RoblemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner reaching migrant communities with health services in Mexico
• Vía LibremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian civil society organization working on HIV and sexual health
• CONAMUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountry Coordinating Mechanism to the Global Fund; coordination on HIV response in Peru
• RED SIDA PERÚmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian HIV/AIDS network for coordination and advocacy
• REDLA+majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American HIV/AIDS network for regional coordination

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• HIAS: Jewish humanitarian organization supporting refugees and migrants with legal, health, and integration services; AFA explicitly lists HIAS as a partner on joint community events for immigrants, indicating tight operational overlap in NYC and Latin America.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): Works directly on expanding access to HIV medications in low- and middle-income countries through pricing negotiations, generic supply, and country-level delivery support — a direct functional peer to AFA's medication recycling and Access to Treatment model.
• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF): Operates pediatric HIV treatment and prevention programs in over 15 countries with a strong emphasis on maternal-infant care, comparable to AFA's Comprehensive Care Centers for Children and Adolescents with HIV in Panama and Dominican Republic.
• Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS): Provides humanitarian assistance and advocacy to refugees and migrants, including along Latin American migration routes; AFA lists JRS as a co-development partner, signaling overlapping beneficiary populations and operating geographies.
• Partners in Health (PIH) / Socios en Salud: Provides HIV treatment to poor and marginalized populations in resource-limited settings (including Latin America via Socios en Salud), combining clinical care, case management, and accompaniment of patients — closely mirroring AFA's integrated care delivery for migrants and PLHIV.

Broad incumbents

• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders: Runs HIV treatment programs in conflict-affected and migration-corridor contexts (including Venezuelan migration response) with a broader medical humanitarian mandate that overlaps with AFA's migrant health and treatment access work.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Major humanitarian NGO delivering health, case management, and legal services to refugees and displaced populations globally — including along Latin American migration routes — overlapping with AFA's migration corridor services and integrated case management model.

Emerging players

• MPact Global Action for Gay Men's Health and Rights: Global NGO focused on HIV among gay men and other MSM with advocacy, capacity-building, and community-led programming — adjacent to AFA's HIV prevention and ¿Cuánto Sabes? youth peer education work in Latin America.

Others

• Health Gap (Global Access Project): International HIV treatment access advocacy organization focused on expanding generic competition and funding for global HIV response — an advocacy peer rather than direct service competitor, but operating in the same PEPFAR/Global Fund funding ecosystem.
• amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research: Major HIV/AIDS philanthropy supporting research, advocacy, and community-based treatment access — adjacent (not direct service) but competes for HIV-focused philanthropic dollars and operates in overlapping Latin American geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aidforaids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aidforaidsinternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/aidforaids/?hl=en
• Xx.com/AIDFORAIDSINTL

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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