 It is considered one of the main observers of the epidemic in France.Internationally, AIDES has developed strong partnerships with fellow community-based NGOs in Africa, in Europe and in Canada (Quebec) to strengthen the role of civil society by sharing best practices and to jointly advocate for global access to care and prevention.It also developed a partnership with the UN Programme on HIV/AIDS

The name of the organization is a reference to the French noun ""aide"", from the verb ""aider"", 'to help or assist'.