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Welcome to the national aids memorial

By sharing the story of the struggle against HIV/AIDS, we remember, in perpetuity, the lives lost, we offer healing and hope to survivors, and we inspire new generations of activists in the fight against stigma, denial, and hate for a just future.  

ABOUT US

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN!

Our scholarship opportunities give young scholars the financial support needed to make a difference in the fields they are passionate about. Apply today and join the fight for a just future becomes a reality through scholarships:

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Remembering JOSHUA COPELAND

Joshua Copeland loved school, his friends, dogs, guitars, Sesame Street and dancing to Madonna. His life was taken by AIDS when he was three. This is the story of his life, those who loved him, and how he is remembered today:

READ JOSHUA'S STORY

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US!

Your donations help us to share the story of the struggle against HIV/AIDS so that we remember the lives lost, offer healing and hope to survivors, and inspire new generations.

SEE THE QUILT IN YOUR COMMUNITY

We partner with community-based organizations across the country to display sections of the Quilt to raise greater awareness about HIV/AIDS impacting people today. - Learn more

SEARCH THE AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT

Experience the beauty of the Quilt and witness the love and stories stitched into each panel. We invite you to explore the Quilt and search for friends or loved ones who may have their name sewn into the Quilt: Learn more

MAKE AN AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT PANEL

You don’t have to be an artist or sewing expert to create a moving personal tribute remembering a life lost to AIDS! Learn how to make an AIDS Memorial Quilt panel today: Learn more

PEDRO ZAMORA YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP

Supporting the Next Generation of leaders who carry Pedro’s torch - learn more

MARY BOWMAN ARTS IN ACTIVISM AWARD

Inspiring “Artivism” to Combat Stigma - learn more

AIDS STORY PROJECT VOICES

Capturing the Oral History of the epidemic - see the stories

NEWS & EVENTS

The National AIDS Memorial’s message and mission stretches beyond the contents of this website. See what’s new from the Memorial in the media: See What's New  

OUR PARTNERS

Here are profiles highlighting our partners - see profiles

Latest Projects

SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS

Our work helps ensure that the lives of people who died from AIDS are not forgotten and the story of AIDS is known by future generations -
so that never again will a community be harmed because of fear, silence, discrimination, or stigma.
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