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THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
The Church of ScotlandHIV/AIDS Project
Making a difference
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
There are an estimated 33 million people living with HIV in the world today
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
HIV and AIDS contribute to the lack of development in poorer countries
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
Being HIV+ was often seen as a death sentence,
but today...
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
…given access to medication
(ARVs) and food...
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
people can lead a normal life.
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
Through its partners the Church of
Scotland HIV Programme is
making a difference by...
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
supporting awareness- raising programmes, and encouraging people to go for testing,
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
challenging the stigma and discrimination which people living with HIV often meet,
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
providing care and support for
people living with HIV,
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
and helping people living with HIV to get access to the medication they need.
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
We also help people through giving loans to start their own
small businesses...
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
and to grow their own
food,...
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
so that people can access
adequate food and nutrition...
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
to give people life in all its
fullness.
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
Want to know more? We’d like to
hear from you.
Pick up a leaflet or contact the
Programme office.
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Do not be afraid – I am with you!”(Isaiah 43:5)
Thank you for your support for the
Church of Scotland HIV Programme
