The MAC AIDS Fund makes grants to charitable nonprofit organizations worldwide that provide direct care, support, and assistance to men, women, and children who are living with or impacted by HIV/AIDS. There are four areas of funding priority: the link between poverty and AIDS; developing hospitals and increasing the number of doctors and nurses in countries that need it the most; developing peer-based programs to help people adhere to their treatment regimens; and prevention programs that focus on high-risk populations such as youth, people over 50, and African Americans.
Established in 1994 by M.A.C. Cosmetics, the M.A.C. AIDS Fund supports men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. Introducing its first VIVA GLAM lipstick that same year, M.A.C. decided that every cent of the selling price of the VIVA GLAM lipsticks would go to the M.A.C. AIDS Fund.
VIVA GLAM lipsticks are now sold worldwide, and MAC Cosmetics has provided millions of dollars for the M.A.C. AIDS Fund. The MAC AIDS Fund is the heart and soul of the company – with its employees giving their time, energy, and talent to help those affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide.
M.A.C. Aids Fund has been dedicated to supporting bold and innovative organizations around the world that provide vital services and strengthen the safety net for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. To keep our grant-making relevant and responsive, we meet regularly with leaders in the field - our grantees, peer funders and the people working on the frontlines - to stay aware of emerging needs and trends and identify funding and service gaps.
Every cent of the selling price of M.A.C VIVA GLAM lipstick and lipgloss is donated to the M.A.C AIDS Fund. Funding goes towards direct care, prevention, and global communities that also help to assist those fighting the HIV/AIDS virus including organizations worldwide that provide direct care services and essentials to those affected, as well as education, and prevention programs to support the elimination of prejudice and discrimination against HIV/AIDS-affected individuals.
M.A.C. Cosmetics is currently the leading non-pharmaceutical corporate fundraiser for HIV/AIDS worldwide.
