Until There's A Cure Foundation

To continue our partnership with organizations based in low-income countries.  One of our partners is Woza Moya.  Here is a brief description of Woz Moya:

Woza Moya is a social enterprise that was established in 2002, by the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust, the primary objective is the reduction of poverty through craft for men and women who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Since inception we have assisted over 350 crafters in all traditional craft disciplines, we have 160 bead-workers trained by Woza Moya who were patients at our respite facility, 20 wire workers some trained at the centre and some self- trained,  6 Ceramicists, 65 Traditional beaders from the Valley of a 1000 hills, 4 fabric painters , 8 Quilting ladies , 2 embroidery crafters , 9 recycling crafters, 5 thread artists, 71 part time traders,

Until There's A Cure was the first non profit of any kind to use a bracelet to raise funds and awareness for a disease. Since 1993, we have reinvested over $23 million.

Our foundation was started by two mothers who wanted to prevent the long-lasting effects of the virus on their children. They used the bracelet as their primary source of revenue. It is important that we continue to sell these bracelets to reach our goals: funding research and development of a vaccine, education, prevention, and direct care services. Our product line has expanded to include many products made by HIV+ craftspeople.  By partnering with different groups around the global, we are helping to support AIDS care, prevention, education and vaccine research and development.

Several of our bracelets provide a market for HIV+ craftspeople and support AIDS care and prevention in the developing world.  You can see all of our product offerings here: https://store.until.org/jewelr...  

Here is a link to products made in AFRICA by women/artists living with HIV: https://store.until.org/index....

Until There's A Cure was the first non profit of any kind to use a bracelet to raise funds and awareness for a disease. Since 1993, we have reinvested over $23 million.

Our foundation was started by two mothers who wanted to prevent the long-lasting effects of the virus on their children. They used the bracelet as their primary source of revenue. It is important that we continue to sell these bracelets to reach our goals: funding research and development of a vaccine, education, prevention, and direct care services. 

UNTIL also runs an internship program, hoping to inspire the next generation to educate, empower and embrace the fight against HIV, and the intersection of social injustices.  Here is our sister site, designed and run by our interns since 2014: https://www.hivlife.org/

Until There's A Cure, sister site HOW I VALUE LIFE looks at HIV and the intersection of social injustices.  

How I Value (HIV) Life is frustrated with the current state of HIV/AIDS.  On our website, we aim to empower, educate people on the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. Below are two examples of the issues 

HIV Criminalization:
California Health and Safety Code 120291 currently states that individuals convicted of HIV non-disclosure with the intent to infect another are imprisoned for 3, 5, or 8 years. The annual cost of incarceration per inmate in California is $47,000. We recommend reducing the prison sentence in order to redirect taxpayer dollars towards a victim restitution fund, in addition to creating court-mandated education for the offenders. Youth Homelessness:
We aim to introduce changes in public policy that promote safety among homeless youth. California is home to 526,000 homeless adolescents, many  are marginalized LGBT individuals, immigrants who have been rejected by their families. Without job skills, members of this population often turn to prostitution to support themselves and seek to escape depression through drug use, both of which increase the risk of HIV infection. We are establishing partnerships with local shelters

Our organization has made a conscientious effort to purchase bracelets from artists living with HIV.  We have partnered with several organizations. 

 Our African Art Bracelet is hand-carved in by villagers in Namibia.  Purchase of this unique bracelet provides care services, food, and schooling for children .  

 Our Sankofa bracelets are handmade African clay, stone, and recycled glass beads made by villagers in Ghana who tested positive for HIV. Each bracelet funds both access to HIV treatment and supplemental income for its maker for one month.

Reaboka Foundation creates positive work opportunities in South Africa, with an emphasis on teaching skills to women that add value to the marketplace. 

 Woza Moya “come winds of change” is an award-winning economic empowerment project that uplifts, empowers and inspires local people impacted by HIV/AIDS by providing training and support to local artists and crafters.

 Project Luangwa helps local children in Zambia get better quality education by supporting schools and arranging pupil sponsorship. Project Luangwa is improving standards of health and education, providing a platform to help raise rural areas out of poverty.