40 years of Aidshilfe Lübeck: Fundraising campaign for World AIDS Day started!
Aidshilfe Lübeck is starting a fundraising marathon for sexual health and remembrance of HIV victims on December 1, 2025.

40 years of Aidshilfe Lübeck: Fundraising campaign for World AIDS Day started!
The next big moment for Aidshilfe Lübeck is approaching. On December 1st, a year-long fundraising marathon will be launched around World AIDS Day, with the motto “40 years – 40 thousand”. Aidshilfe Lübeck is not only celebrating its 40th anniversary, but is also aiming to raise an impressive 40,000 euros by the end of 2026 in order to maintain its diverse offerings. Loud hl-live.de This is particularly important because the number of consultations has increased dramatically in recent years, while financial resources have remained the same.
A highlight of the starting signal will be the open-air memorial service at 3 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, which remembers the many people who died of HIV and AIDS. In addition, the Aidshilfe will be present at the Christmas market at Schrangen, where it will serve mulled wine and distribute information in the “Merry Vereinshütte”. There is great hope that many people in Lübeck will donate generously to secure the services that are at risk.
World AIDS Day 2025: Make a statement
World AIDS Day has been celebrated on December 1st since 1988 and calls on people worldwide to counteract discrimination and stigma. Under the motto "Together. Right now." It is pointed out that around 41 million people worldwide live with HIV and that treating each other with respect is essential. aidshilfe.de reports that, sadly, discrimination remains widespread. 95 percent of the HIV-positive people surveyed said they had had discriminatory experiences in the last twelve months.
An estimated 97,000 people are currently living with HIV in Germany. Given the threat of public funding cuts, maintaining supportive structures is crucial. The campaign aims to draw attention to the fact that HIV-positive people have the right to medical care and a life without stigma.
Frequent need for support
Aidshilfe Lübeck has developed drastically since it was founded in 1986 and today not only offers end-of-life care, but also comprehensive support in questions of sexual health. A wide variety of offers are also provided in cooperation with the Clinic for Infectious Diseases at the UKSH, Lübeck Campus. Sexual assault support sessions and positive test results are just a few examples of the valuable services available.
The donations collected during the campaign year flow into various projects. This can be used to finance rapid HIV tests, STI test packages and prevention materials, among other things. Companies have the opportunity to act as sponsors and to actively participate in public relations work.
In order to secure the future of Aidshilfe Lübeck and its valuable offerings, all citizens are cordially invited to take part in the fundraising campaign. Every euro counts and contributes to improving social reality to some extent and giving people in difficult life situations the support they need. Further information about the fundraising campaign is also available here world-aids-tag.de to find.