May 18 is the annual observance of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. The day is to recognize the work contributed by all members of the community to combat HIV/AIDS by aiming to create an effective vaccine for the disease. The lead organizations for the day are the Academy of Education Development and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
May 19 is the annual observance of the National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The day was established by the Banyan Tree Project in 2005. Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center serves as the lead organization for this awareness day. As a part of the awareness day HIV/AIDS services are made available to the Asian and Pacific Islander Communities as a means of bringing awareness to the issue and reducing stigma.
