India accounts for nearly 10% of the global HIV/AIDS prevalence with an estimated 5.1 million infected in the adult population. This figure ranks India second only to South Africa in terms of countries with the most AIDS infections. Despite a relatively low overall adult prevalence rate of 0.9%, a 0.1% increase in the prevalence rate would imply over 500,000 more infected adults because of India's billion-strong population. This prevalence rate varies among states and risk groups with one study estimating 45% of women in prostitution in Maharashtra infected. (Sources: UNAIDS, Gates Foundation)
Cents of Relief endeavors to allow vulnerable populations, particularly women in prostitution and their children, access to healthcare and prevention from human trafficking. Our projects are dedicated towards providing educational opportunities, improving healthcare, and stopping human trafficking in hopes of permitting these individuals
to enjoy the basic necessities of life.
