The Berliner Aidshilfe e.V. has been supporting people with HIV and AIDS since 1985 through counseling, education, and psychosocial assistance. With a strong focus on inclusion and health promotion, the organization advocates for a life free from discrimination.
The Berliner Aids-Hilfe e.V. (BAH) was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organization with the aim of supporting people with HIV and Aids as well as their relatives in all life matters. As a self-help organization and human rights organization, the BAH focuses on health care, prevention, and education in the areas of HIV, Aids, sexually transmitted infections (STI), and hepatitis.
Consultation Services: The BAH offers comprehensive counseling on social and labor law, medical, and psychosocial issues. This includes counseling centers, telephone counseling, support in correctional facilities, and youth prevention programs[1][3][4].
Awareness Raising: The organization engages in awareness-raising about HIV/Aids and other sexually transmitted diseases to promote an informed attitude in the population.
HIV Rapid Test: Anonymous HIV rapid tests are part of the offering to enable early diagnoses and therapies[3].
Voluntary Engagement: More than 200 volunteers support the diverse offerings of the BAH, from meeting opportunities to counseling hotlines to social law counseling and sports and leisure activities[1].
The main mission of the Berliner Aids-Hilfe is to combat the stigmatization and discrimination of HIV-positive individuals and to fight for a life free from discrimination. The organization advocates for health care and prevention and promotes self-advocacy and self-help for people with HIV/Aids. The focus is on improving the quality of life and maintaining the health of this group[1][2][4].
Health Promotion: The BAH works to maintain and improve the health status of the population. A central goal is that by 2030, zero percent of people with HIV are discriminated against, 95 percent of people with HIV are aware of their infection, of which 95 percent are in antiretroviral therapy, and of those, 95 percent are below the viral load threshold[4].
Social Inclusion: The organization advocates for social inclusion, where every person can participate equally and self-determined, regardless of appearance, language, or physical limitations.
Education and Awareness: The BAH provides information about current situations and actions in the field of HIV and Aids to promote the health of the population and prevent further infections[1][2][4].
Cultural Sensitivity: The BAH takes cultural backgrounds into account, especially when supporting migrants, to facilitate access to the health system[5].
Psychosocial Support: The organization offers psychosocial counseling and support to improve the quality of life of HIV-positive individuals and to prevent social isolation[5].
The Berliner Aids-Hilfe e.V. is a central point of contact in Berlin for all questions related to HIV, Aids, and sexually transmitted diseases, and its work is essential for the support and inclusion of people with HIV.
