More ineffective AIDS funding

Bush has developed a $15 million AIDS funding program. Guess who's likely to see most of the money? Groups that have deep local ties in the countries and focus on abstinence and fidelity --instead of just condoms--are faring well. Now that's what I call smart: more faith-based organizations who see Jesus and abstinence as the most effective means to combat a global pandemic. Gee, that'll work well considering that abstinence is not an option for women if they are raped or subject to sexual violence, family and social pressure, or economic needs. And fidelity is based on honesty and well, call me slutty, but it seems a little shaky to center your global crisis solutions on an often tenuous agreement of trust. Seems to me that the "brains" behind the ABCs (Abstinence, Be Faithful, Condoms) prevention method just aren't really using their noodles when it comes to thinking about the people living daily in countries ravaged by economic insecurity, inequitable social norms, conflict, limited or no healthcare, and violence. Learn more about the HIV/AIDS crisis and how women are particularly vulnerable to infection. *Sorry. Bono moment over.*