HIV

Responding to HIV is a strategic priority for Tearfund. In October 2005 Tearfund's Disaster Management Team (DMT) began an 18-month pilot project to mainstream HIV into their operational relief programmes. At that time, DMT was operational in six cou...

It is currently estimated that there are around 33.2 million people living with HIV globally. In 2007, 2.1 million people died from AIDS-related illnesses and there were 2.5 million new infections. Responding to HIV is a strategic priority for Tear... More >>

These guidelines are developed to guide overall program content in the five focus areas of Tearfund HIV work. These are primarily for use by the regional teams and are particularly useful when assessing partner proposals and partner work. Preven... More >>

Poverty and the impact of HIV are closely linked, albeit that this link is complex. What improves health? Health is improved by getting out of poverty, having access to clean water, good food, education, sanitation, shelter and preventive care. Where... More >>

Tearfund have produced several HIV publications and resources. Click here to find out more about these. More >>

On 21st March 2011, Tearfund hosted an event to launch our report on the role of the church in addressing sexual violence called 'Silent no More'. Tearfund are working in partnership with The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Anglican Communion, Chris... More >>

Tearfund is committed to sharing learning and developing the capacity of local partner organisations to document their HIV work. In March 2009, two training workshops on Documentation Skills were held in Ethiopia and Malawi, with Irish Aid funding.... More >>

by Maggie Sandilands, HIV Communications Officer Mexico City, August 2008. 20,000 delegates from across the world – plus hundreds of journalists - arrive in this sprawling city of 19 million for the 17th International AIDS Conference. Like the stati... More >>

Resources relating to Tearfund's work and presentations at the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City: Counselling for TEAM workshops Empowering girls and young couples addressing gender inequalities Footsteps 69 GHAC Burkina Faso case... More >>