The charitable organisation Aids Life was founded in 1992 by Gery Keszler and Torgom Petrosian, and a year later saw the beginning of Life Ball\u2019s success story. In 2016 the idea behind Aids Life was re-examined and thought up anew. The result was LIFE+, the organisation responsible for the Life Ball, which is a platform the entire year round for education, information and more acceptance in the field of HIV\/AIDS, and for social-political and health policy development on an international scale. These themes can clearly be seen in the partnerships with diverse non-profit organisations from Africa, Asia and Europe that LIFE+ has brought to fruition over the last 25 years.<\/p>\n
Every year LIFE+\u2019s activities are focused on a main campaign which encompasses various different events and actions. At present it\u2019s their \u201cKNOW YOUR STATUS\u201d campaign that is attracting international attention. Its core goal is to combat the stigma of HIV\/AIDS and testing for HIV, as early detection of this disease can save lives; it\u2019s the first step in being able to curb the spread of HIV\/AIDS and to end it. <\/span><\/p>\n Around 36.7 million people around the world are living with HIV, but only 70% of those are aware of their immunity status. Only one out of seven HIV-positive people in Europe know of their status, and that\u2019s in spite of the fact that all resources are available to reach a straightforward early diagnosis. The stigma of the disease and discrimination are still some of the main reasons why people don\u2019t get themselves tested for HIV.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n