AIDS has become the most devastating disease that humankind has ever faced. Infected or affected by HIV/AIDS, millions of children have been forced to give up their childhood to take on the responsibilities of adults, caretakers of ill parents, and stewards for younger siblings

Since the epidemic began, more than 60 million people have been infected with the virus. Of the 33.2 million people living with HIV/AIDS today, approximately half of them are women and 2.5 million are children.

Angelwish's goal is to help each and every child affected by HIV/AIDS have a positive childhood, but with numbers as staggering as these, it's obvious how much we need your help. Join us and grant a holiday or birthday wish to a child living with HIV/AIDS in the United States or United Kingdom through our special Amazon.com wishlists or contribute to the life sustaining needs of children overseas. Grant a Wish Today!

Statistics are from the UNAIDS and the World Health Organization's 2007 AIDS epidemic update. Throughout the site, you will see links to learn more about the latest statistical information on HIV/AIDS for the various locations we work with around the world. This information has been provided by statehealthfacts.org and globalhealthfacts.org, both free services of the Kaiser Family Foundation.