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“It’s time we
stepped out of
the darkness”
Making a difference:
Our work on HIV
and AIDS
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Chinn from Cambodia is
supported by a CAFOD-funded
project for children orphaned
by AIDS.
“Growing up with HIV does
not seem like a big
problem now. I feel
healthy and I’m looking
forward to finishing school
and getting a home of my
own.
“If I were brave I would
tell people that you can’t
catch HIV by talking to me.
I don’t want anybody to
hate me because of HIV.”
Pius (left) from Kenya takes antiretroviral medication (ARVs) to keep
healthy. But ARVs make people feel sick without a decent diet.
Our partner, St Francis Community, gave his family seeds and
training so they could grow nutritious fruit and veg.
More than half of the 9.5m people living with HIV and AIDS still
do not have access to the treatment they need. We
work to ensure equal access for all those living in the
poorest communities
Magdalen (right) works
as a home carer for a
CAFOD health project in
Nigeria, giving practical
and emotional support to
people living with HIV.
Safaratu (left) says:
“Magdalen has become
my best friend. She
keeps an eye on my
general health and if
she thinks I am
becoming ill she walks
to the clinic with me.”
Lucy (left) and Chila work for a CAFOD-funded HIV project in Chile.
As a peer educator, Lucy trains young people in sexual issues and HIV
awareness. In deprived areas, where girls are
vulnerable to sexual exploitation, this work saves lives
“We teach people about HIV and its causes. We also show
them how to meditate, so they can face the
world with strength.” Oeun (above) is a monk,
working for our partner, Salvation Centre Cambodia
Our HIV work is inspired by Catholic
social teaching and informed by the
human rights entitlements of all
In Zambia, we fund a programme helping people affected by HIV to
make a living. Setrida (left) runs a cake stand. She
uses the money she earns to care for her nine children
“We encourage children to believe in themselves. We cook
nutritious meals and tell them to study hard. We make sure
they live life!” Seyma, (right) from Cambodia works
for a CAFOD-funded project for children with HIV
“Some still think of HIV as a ‘bad’ disease that happens to
‘bad’ people. We are helping change their opinions.”
Alfredo is part of an awareness-raising group run by
our partner, CEDES in Mozambique
When his parents died from an AIDS-related illness, Barnabus
from Kenya left school to support his younger siblings. Thanks to a
CAFOD-funded job scheme, he is now a hairdresser.
“I want to make my parents proud,” he says
Emmanuel from Tanzania uses his bike given by CAFOD to visit and
people living with HIV. As a male carer, he is breaking down gender
stereotypes, and says: "I cycle up to half an hour to
visit clients. Without the bike it would be impossible."
“People must be made
aware of HIV - how it is
passed on and how it is
prevented.
As soon as my daughter is
old enough, I will teach
her everything I know.”
Sara from Mozambique cares
for her daughter and seven
younger siblings. CAFOD
funds a project in her village
which raises awareness
about HIV and AIDS and
provides food and school
materials to families affected
by HIV.
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Picture credits:Annie Bungeroth, Bridget Burrows,
Caroline Irby, Kate Stanworth, Thomas Omondi,
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