Viva Cazuza AIDS offers assistance to children and adolescents living with the AIDS virus, as well as care and comfort to adult patients undergoing treatment in public institutions in Rio de Janeiro - It was founded in 1990 in the memory of the singer-songwriter Cazuza, who died as a result of the virus.

The institute works to disseminate scientific research and knowledge about the illness, and provides information to laymen and health professionals - It also runs an Accession to Treatment Project, tending to over 140 patients in treatment each month - This foundation can be contacted via email here or through the main website.