Our committed paediatric HIV partners, participated in the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The partners showcased groundbreaking work, innovative approaches, and impactful interventions focusing on paediatric and adolescent HIV care. During the conference, partner organisations conducted interactive sessions addressing age-appropriate disclosure methods, community-paediatric HIV interventions, and best practices for young mothers living with HIV in Uganda. The partners collectively aimed to address the unique challenges faced by children and adolescents living with HIV, presenting evidence-based programs and policies that have positively impacted lives across Nigeria and Uganda.
The ICASA conference serves as a global platform for partners to share insights, strategies, and experiences, engaging with policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates. The 2023 conference theme, ‘Let communities lead,’ emphasized grassroots initiatives and community-driven responses in addressing HIV/AIDS through a multi-sectoral approach. The partners demonstrated resilience and progress, showcasing the power of collaboration and unwavering dedication. ICASA 2023 reinforced the commitment to building a world where every child can grow up free from the burdens of HIV, emphasizing collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective action for an HIV-free generation.
Love Without Exception: The Role of Faith in Ending HIV Stigma
Love Without Exception: The Role of Faith in Ending HIV Stigma
In Indonesia Healthy Cities with Pride, YIFoS Indonesia held a series of ongoing initiatives through Faith in Action, aimed at fostering inclusive environments for diverse SOGIESC and young people living with HIV (PLHIV). In April 2025, as part of this initiative, a training was held with 6 religious leaders and representatives from various faith communities: Islam, Christianity, Catholic, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and one indigenous beliefs, along with representatives from SOGIESC groups and YPLHIV.
Paediatric partners visit South Africa for age-appropriate disclosure training
Paediatric partners visit South Africa for age-appropriate disclosure training
In April 2025, a team from the Indonesia AIDS Coalition (IAC) traveled to South Africa to take part in an enriching exchange visit focused on age appropriate disclosure training for children living with HIV organised by ZoeLife. The visit was part of the ongoing collaboration under the KidzAlive program, designed to strengthen community based approaches to pediatric HIV care.
The exchange featured immersive training sessions and site visits, allowing the IAC team to observe best practices in action, including child friendly disclosure methods, school-based health education, and innovative support models like the Grandparents SPARK sessions.
