It’s been 15 years since Apple joined (PRODUCT) RED in its fight against HIV and AIDS
Apple has published a new article on its official website in which they tell us a little more about the 15 years since joining (PRODUCT) RED, to collaborate together in the fight against HIV and AIDS, particularly in regions with difficulty in accessing drugs and medical assistance.
Meanwhile, Apple comments on its website that in the 15 years since the collaboration began, they’ve managed to raise nearly $ 270 million for the Global Fund. Thus, those of Cupertino they hope to help stop the spread and progression of AIDS in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa.
However, the achievements do not end there, and it is that since the start of the pandemic due to COVID-19, Apple has redirected some of its attention and the resources obtained through the purchase of (PRODUCT) RED products to support the Global Fund in the fight against COVID-19This is expected to continue until the end of 2022. The other half will be directly devoted to the fight against AIDS during this period.
“If the Global Fund, with the help of Apple and other partners, had not laid the groundwork for the fight against HIV in the past two decades, much of what we do today to address larger health challenges like COVID-19 would not be possible. “, Luisa Engel, Impact Director of (RED).
(PRODUCT) RED products are for a good cause
If you want to support Apple on its mission to stop the spread and advancement of HIV / AIDS and COVID-19, you just need to buy one of their products with the label of (PRODUCT) RED. The company will not charge extra for the purchase of these products, and some of the money raised will go to the Global Fund for the regions of the world that need it most.
About 13.8 million people have access to treatment for HIV and AIDS thanks to contributions from the people of Cupertino at the Global Fund in Africa. In addition, many more benefit from the company’s profits through their help in the Model of Hope program. You can read more about Apple’s campaign in Sub-Saharan Africa in their official article.
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