amfAR The Foundation for AIDS Research

02/10/2026

You have many options for safer s*x. Latex condoms (external, for the p***s) are highly effective in preventing HIV when used properly and consistently with a water-based lubricant. Internal condoms (for the va**na or a**s) are also highly effective and safe to use with most lubricants. A dental dam—a square of latex—is recommended for oral−genital and oral−anal s*x.

One of the most effective HIV prevention tools is pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) if you are at risk for HIV from s*x or injecting drugs.

Learn more about HIV prevention at amfar.org.

02/09/2026

A look ahead at amfAR’s 2026 event calendar.

From Palm Beach to Cannes and beyond, we’re bringing together science and philanthropy in support of amfAR’s lifesaving work throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you in 2026.

Explore the calendar at amfar.org/events.

02/07/2026

This Black History Month, we honor Phill Wilson, amfAR Trustee and lifelong activist whose leadership helped change the course of the HIV epidemic. His story is proof that research and advocacy save lives—and serves as a reminder that the fight for health equity is not over.

02/06/2026

Dallas, save the date.
returns October 24, 2026 at the residence of Kathleen and Scott Kirby.
An unforgettable night awaits. More details to come.

02/05/2026

Know your options. Know your status.

Getting tested is simple and speedy—rapid HIV tests can now give accurate results in as little as 20 minutes. Testing is a critical step to protecting your health and ending HIV.

Find testing resources at amfar.org.

02/04/2026

For more than 30 years, has proven what’s possible when culture, compassion, and science come together. Thanks to supporters who show up year after year, this iconic night has fueled breakthroughs in HIV research that now save millions of lives and drive progress across cancer and Alzheimer's. More than $314 million raised so far, and we’re not done. Join us in Cannes on May 21: https://bit.ly/4a0D2TG

02/03/2026

Looking at what’s happened in immunotherapy and HIV virology over the past couple of years, amfAR’s head of research Dr. Andrea Gramatica outlines why we should be excited. The science is moving incredibly fast, and we’re seeing game-changing shifts in how we approach treatment, especially for cancer and HIV—research into CAR T cell therapy, personalized mRNA technology, and antibodies that block many types of HIV has shown meaningful progress.

02/02/2026

amfAR’s TREAT Asia team is proud to congratulate the new Executive Director of Y+ Global.

Ikka Noviyanti is a graduate of amfAR’s Youth ACATA leadership and HIV advocacy training program. We are honored to have supported the growth of emerging leaders like Ikka from the Asia-Pacific region.

Cc: Jennifer Ho

Y+ Global is pleased to announce the appointment of Ikka Noviyanti as its new Executive Director, effective March, following a planned leadership transition.

Ikka has been at the forefront of youth-led and community-driven responses across Asia and the Pacific and has long-standing relationships across the Y+ Global network. As a young woman openly living with HIV, her leadership reflects a commitment to equity, dignity, and youth leadership rooted in lived experience.

Join us in welcoming her to the Y+ Global family.

Read the full announcement 👉🏼 yplusglobal.org/news-ikka-noviyanti-new-executive-director

01/30/2026

At the 28th Bangkok Symposium in January, researchers from amfAR’s TREAT Asia program presented on topics related to improving the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV, including cervical cancer, long-acting injectables for HIV treatment and prevention, and cure research, among others.

Read more: https://www.amfar.org/news/advancing-hiv-science-in-the-asia-pacific-region/

01/29/2026

The CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 should be tested for HIV at least once, and more often if you have risk factors. Why? Positive or negative—knowing your HIV status is essential to staying on top of your health. Find an HIV testing location at https://bit.ly/4k6H6oQ.

01/28/2026

is just 2 months away!

For the 5th year in a row, the amfAR Palm Beach gala will create unforgettable moments while supporting amfAR’s life-saving medical research.

Get your tickets at amfar.org/palmbeach

01/26/2026

amfAR has a longstanding commitment to finding a cure for HIV—this public service announcement first appeared in 2001 on buses and billboards.