(RED): Apple paid $ 270 million for AIDS and Covid-19

Apple announces that it has raised with (RED) $ 270 million to fight AIDS and Covid-19. It was $ 250 million a year ago. This announcement comes one day before World AIDS Day. This is held every year on December 1st.

$ 270 million by Apple for the Global Fund

Apple (RED) products are marketed and a percentage of each sale goes to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS and Covid-19 given its pandemic status. “Celebrate 15 years of joint struggle against AIDS with us. Thanks to your support, Apple’s contributions have provided antiretroviral therapy to more than 13.8 million people living with HIV. And our mission does not end there ”, indicates the group. He adds : “More than $ 21 million contributed to the Global Fund’s COVID-19 response mechanism has guaranteed the most vulnerable communities safer access to essential HIV-related services.”

Products that are Product (RED) are colored red. There are iPhone, Apple Watch, iPod touch, headphones, speakers or other accessories. They are available for purchase on the Apple Online Store and in physical Apple Stores.

In addition, Apple announces that all purchases paid with Apple Pay help (RED) to finance the fight against AIDS and Covid-19. The manufacturer gives back $ 1 for each purchase made with Apple Pay on apple.com, via the Apple Store app or in an Apple Store, until December 6.