Support one of India's first HIV/AIDS hospital

Thank you for your support of one of our most marginalized communities. HIV/AIDS is still hugely stigmatised which prevents many from coming forward for testing and treatment. By standing with us you are giving hope to so many and empowering us to deliver campaigns and outreach work that will help end the discrimination.

One such initiative is our World AIDS Week awareness programs and this December we came together to raise awareness, break stigma, and stand in solidarity with all those affected by HIV. This year's awareness rally reflected our commitment to building a society that is informed, compassionate, and stigma-free.

We are excited to announce our collaboration with the Mercury Phoenix Trust to conduct 15 health camps and awareness programs across colleges in our district over the next year. Mobile health camps aim to provide essential check-ups and treatments in underserved areas, ensuring access to healthcare for communities that need it the most.

In 1992, Brian May, Roger Taylor and Jim Beach set up The Mercury Phoenix Trust (MPT) in memory of the iconic Freddie Mercury who died from HIV/AIDS in 1991. The Trust is a core part of rock band Queen and Freddie’s legacy, with the passion and power behind the music forming the bedrock of the MPT. They have also been a significant and consistent partner in helping us tackle HIV/AIDS in our communities over the past decade.

Our target population includes children under 18, college students, sex workers, and other at-risk groups not covered under targeted intervention programs, such as truck drivers, supported by the Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society (MSACS). To encourage participation without fear or discrimination, we are integrating HIV testing within a broader range of health tests to help reduce stigma and normalize early detection.

To strengthen awareness and community engagement, we will be conducting poster and slogan competitions, essay contests, street plays, panel discussions, and spreading information through our own Radio Nagar.

Working with a network of stakeholders, we aim to expand access to essential resources, including Rapid HIV Diagnostic Test Kits, and extend our collective reach.

Today, we walk with purpose and hope — united with leading HIV/AIDS organisations to move closer to a future where HIV is understood, stigma-free, and no longer a threat. Your support is vital in ensuring we continue to deliver such initiatives to save lives in rural India, thank you.