The number of people living with HIV in South America has risen to an estimated 1.8 million. In 2005, approximately 66 000 people died of AIDS, and 200 000 were newly-infected. Primarily due to their large populations, the South American countries of Argentina, Brazil and Colombia are home to the biggest epidemics in this region.

Brazil alone accounts for more than one third of the estimated 1.8 million people living with HIV in Angelwish invites you to support the following organizations that are supporting children living with HIV/AIDS in South America.