CYP Now - NCB Now: Comment - Support for young people living with HIV

Fifteen young members living with or affected by HIV from the Children and Young People HIV Network, based at NCB, attended the Seventh Annual Meeting for Young People Affected by HIV in Barcelona from 22 to 26 July.

Clare is 19 and was born with HIV. This is her story:

"I became involved with the HIV Network two years ago. I live in an area where there are no support groups, so I attend some of the national events - it was great getting the opportunity to go to Barcelona.

"I wanted to go and meet other young people like me, living with HIV, as I don't have the opportunity to meet many people at home.

"The HIV Network tries to bring people who don't have key workers so they don't miss out on anything.

"In Barcelona, we did a drama workshop about disclosing our status to a boyfriend or girlfriend, and a graffiti wall. I enjoyed the graffiti wall the most.

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