"As we studied the pandemic and the related problems such as the lack of a grassroots global distribution network for medicine and nutrition and the need to mobilize millions of volunteers, we realized that the missing part of the solution was right in front of our eyes! The answer is local congregations."

• With 2.1 billion people claiming to be followers of Christ, Christianity is the largest organization, has the widest network, and offers the biggest volunteer force on the planet. The church is larger than any country, government, or business. In many parts of the world, the church is the only civil society structure.      
                                                                                        
• Number of people living with HIV in 2005
  Total 40.3 million (36.7–45.3 million)
  • Adults 38.0 million (34.5–42.6 million)
  • Women 17.5 million (16.2–19.3 million)
  • Children under 15 years 2.3 million ( 2.1–2.8 million)
          
• 12 million children are orphaned in Africa due to AIDS
  
• Other Resources
  • More information on the HIV/AIDS Global Conference at Saddleback (and links to various resources for AIDS/HIV ministries)
  • 10 Myths about the AIDS crisis by Dale Hanson Bourke
  • How to build a ministry bridge to those who are HIV positive by Kay Warren
  • 10 Myths PPT^®   
  • HIV/AIDS Glossary of terms  PPT^®