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Celina Mader, 18, with her son Bartholomew. Although only 18, Celina already carries a heavy burden of responsibility as both her parents are HIV positive. As well as nursing them, she is also bringing up her brother, sister and son [Annie Bungeroth]

All around the world, we are fighting back against HIV and AIDS, which forms one of the biggest threats, not just to health, but to human development, on our planet

Our work aims to prevent the spread of HIV, care for those affected by it, and support those working to change systems negatively affecting people with, or at risk from, HIV.

We support education programmes about how HIV is transmitted, which help people identify how to reduce their risk, plus we help improve the quality of life for those living with HIV.

But caring for those with HIV is much more than just healthcare. Communities badly affected by HIV need counselling, home-based care, training for work, and support for children left orphaned or otherwise affected.

There is a strong link between care and support, and prevention. All our HIV work has the full support of the Bishops of England and Wales.

Celina (pictured) carries heavy responsibility as both her parents are HIV positive. Thankfully she has help from Amelia, one of many HIV volunteers who stand alongside families in need, supported by our local Mozambique partner CEDES.

Celina says: “This has made a big difference. We are so glad for the help you give us. Please find it in your hearts to keep supporting us because we need as much help as we can get."

Make HIV treatment available for all

Sign up to this action from the Stop AIDS Campaign. CAFOD is a member of this campaign, which helps people around the world access the medicines they need to stay alive

Raise awareness around World AIDS Day

Email our HIV team to find out more about holding an event around World AIDS Day (December 1 every year) - we can support you in doing this. Plus, order our FREE leaflet "Working Positively", which provides an overview of our response to HIV and AIDS

Keep the promise

Join this campaign from the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance - of which CAFOD is a member. It aims to ensure those working to end HIV follow through on the pledges they have made, and there are loads of ways YOU can help

HIV and Health: prayers and faith

Prayers and spirituality resources and materials

Cambodia: A childhood for children with HIV

In one of the most deprived slum areas of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, a man is guarding the gates of a school, behind which echoes the sound of music and laughter. This is no ordinary school. This is the Happy Happy Club

United against HIV

Sr. Pauline Nthenya, HIV and AIDS coordinator in the Archdiocese of Mombasa, explains how muslim and christian leaders are working together to save lives in Kenya.

Cambodia: Ending HIV stigma within the hospitals

“They turned my patient away because she was HIV positive.” Discrimination of people living with HIV is found in every layer of society. Dr Vuthy King, from our partner Maryknoll, explains how he is working to stamp out stigma in the medical profession

Magdalen volunteers in hard-to-reach communities [Simon Rwales]

"I want to be a light in the world."

Magdalen Donatus, 43, started caring for people with HIV after her daughter died because of AIDS. She volunteers with St Monica’s health clinic in Nigeria, a CAFOD partner.

Published on 27/11/2007, last updated on 05/11/2009

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