In March 2007, the M·A·C AIDS Fund awarded grants totaling more than $1.75 million (USD) to address HIV/AIDS specifically in the Caribbean region. Why the M·A·C AIDS Fund? The M·A·C AIDS Fund has supported efforts to prevent HIV transmission as well as services to help those living with the illness live comfortable and healthy lives for the past 13 years. M·A·C has consistently and fearlessly stood firm in the fight against HIV/AIDS and for the rights of those affected by and infected with HIV/AIDS. In the Caribbean, where stigma and fear often prevent PLWHA’s from receiving care and treatment and those at risk from receiving prevention information, M·A·C is once again taking a stand and leading the fight in a region that is increasingly in need of support. M·A·C also has a Travel Retail Division with stores in 53 locations, including Barbados, Trinidad and St. Thomas. As a company, M·A·C would like to translate the sale of Viva Glam products in these tourist destinations into direct aid for people living with HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean. The M·A·C AIDS Fund is committed to increasing access to care, prevention efforts, education efforts, and quality of services in the Caribbean, as well as helping the direct other funders to the area.