XRI is collaborating with Stanford University and the Medical Research Information Center in Korea in designing and evaluating web-based AIDS education programs.

Based on original IRB approved research, this application targets the vulnerable young adults to promote HIV/AIDS awareness despite cultural and social barriers abundant in many developing countries. To minimize stigma associated with discussing sexual practices, it emphasizes the biological aspects of HIV/AIDS, utilizing animated agents and avatars to maximize comfort and efficacy. The curriculum will be disseminated through information and communications technology (ICT), including mobile devices to promote learning in informal private spaces as well as the Internet.

Our mission is to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention methods to people all over the world through interactive teaching aids. AIDS is a preventable illness and with the proper education it can be controlled and eliminated. Two initial versions of this application are in production – an Indian research version led by a US-based development team and a general Asian Version sponsored by Medical Research Information Center in Korea. This program is to be launched in India, Korea, South America, Africa among other developing countries.