We're pleased to announce that applications have now opened for young people to join the Chiva Youth Committee (CYC) - a vibrant, creative group of young people who help shape Chiva’s work. Young people aged 13–17 living with perinatally acquired HIV are eligible to apply at: www.chiva.org.uk/cyc

Don't just take our word for it. This is what some of the previous Blueprint participants have told us about the benefits of taking part in the programme. "The Zoom sessions have improved my mental health physically and mentally by gaining more confidence within myself.”

Thank you @nat.org.uk, The Food Chain and @tht.org.uk for the partnership working to get us to this 👏

Terrence Higgins Trust@tht.org.uk · 3w ago

New government funding has been secured to provide mothers living with HIV/birthing parents with formula milk and sterilisation equipment to feed their babies. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/TerrenceHigginsTrust/posts/pfbid0kpaRP7nG17CJ9y6ptFys6pCMLSFd4he6PvJPcFo9f8GRyUf9ycW83bDuJbfYHVf1l

We're so proud of the young person from the Chiva Youth Committee who spoke at the NAZ Project London #ZeroHIVStigmaDay event yesterday. Thank you NAZ for providing this platform for a young person to share their experience of growing up with HIV and congratulations on a successful event.

Final chance to register! ⏳ Join colleagues from around the world in Rio de Janeiro on 24–25 July, just before #AIDS2026, for the latest advances in #PediatricsHIV care. Chiva members benefit from a 25% discount. Message us for the code and register: virology.eventsair.com/pediatrics-2...

Launching our first ever children’s storybook! Grace, Gigi and HIV is a gentle, heart-warming story that helps children to understand HIV and to talk to their family and clinic team with confidence. Read online or order free copies at: chiva.org.uk/talking-hiv #HIV #PaediatricHIV #hivawareness

Chiva is proud to be a Living Wage employer. 🙌 @livingwageuk.bsky.social

📣 Two days left to apply for this role at Chiva! 🌟

Chiva@chivaprojects.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A great opportunity has come up at Chiva for a Specialist Support Officer. The role will involve providing emotional support, advocacy and practical guidance to children, young people and families affected by HIV. www.chiva.org.uk/about/specialist-support-officer/ #HIV #socialwork #jobs

At the #ChivaConference we heard about progress towards an HIV cure from Prof John Frater. Recent trials have demonstrated substantial delays in viral rebound following analytical treatment interruption. Read more: www.chiva.org.uk/global-progr... #HIVresearch #HIVcure #HIV #HIVawareness

Today is the launch of the World AIDS Day RED RUN 2026! Sign up for a 5K or 10K run/walk on behalf of Chiva and make a difference to the lives of children and young people living with HIV in the UK. 🗓 21.11.26 📍Victoria Park, London redrun.org.uk We hope you can join us ❤ #redrunuk #worldaidsday

There was so much to celebrate at the Fast Track Cities conference yesterday with impressive updates from the participating cities around the UK and Ireland. Chiva delivered a talk about Don't Forget the Children - guidance on HIV testing of all children of parents living with HIV. #FastTrackUKIrl

A great opportunity has come up at Chiva for a Specialist Support Officer. The role will involve providing emotional support, advocacy and practical guidance to children, young people and families affected by HIV. www.chiva.org.uk/about/specialist-support-officer/ #HIV #socialwork #jobs

We're at the #NHIVNA2026 conference! NHIVNA is the National HIV Nurses Association and their annul conference brings together healthcare professionals to share research and promote best practice in HIV clinical care.

Many children and young people who are growing up living with HIV don't feel they can talk to anyone outside of their family about HIV - that is, until they attend Chiva's F2B camp. This short film tells the story of two people who make a connection at F2B Camp. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzwx...

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New friendships, shared experiences and plenty of fun Our fifth Chiva Families’ Weekend brought families together to connect, learn and spend time with others who understand. Thank you to everyone who made it so special chiva.org.uk/finding-connection-at-the-fifth-chiva-families-weekend/

This #VolunteersWeek, a huge thank you to all our volunteers, from the young people who help shape our work to our Steering Group, Trustees, and event volunteers. Your time, ideas, and energy help Chiva connect with young people living with HIV and the professionals who support them. 💛

Chiva colleagues from across the UK met in Birmingham this week to reflect, plan ahead, and shape our 2027–2029 strategy. We focused on what matters most in supporting young people living with HIV as they grow into adulthood, and came away with lots of ideas to take forward with our Trustees.

Mental Health Awareness Week’s theme is Action. The CYC podcast shares honest conversations about HIV, stigma, identity & mental wellbeing. Listening is part of taking action. www.chiva.org.uk/about/our-po... #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

A small number of young people with perinatally acquired HIV need access to lencapavir to save their lives. Traditional HIV treatment no longer works for some young people. Sign the petition calling on Wes Streeting MP to secure access to lenacapavir nat.eaction.online/lenacapavir @nat.org.uk

Save the date for the International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 21-23 September 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. One month left to submit an abstract. Chiva members get a 25% registration discount. Email message@chiva.org.uk academicmedicaleducation.com/programs/10t... #AdolescenceSRHRHIV

We’re delighted to launch our first ever children’s story book for children who are growing up with HIV. Chiva appreciates the support for the costs of this project, covered by an educational grant via the Gilead UK and Ireland Fellowship Programme.

Bristol charity book helps kids understand their HIV diagnosis

Charity Chiva launches a new book aimed at helping children understand their own HIV diagnosis.

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Limited spaces available for our Freedom to Be Camp (F2B) for 11 - 17 year olds growing up with HIV! F2B is free to attend and travel costs are fully are covered. Places are limited and filling quickly, so make sure you don’t miss out - apply now! www.chiva.org.uk/our-work/fre...

What a fantastic joint conference from BHIVA and BASHH with the very latest research and information about HIV and sexual health care. #bhivabassh26 @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social

Anyone interested in joining the Blueprint group from Sept 2026 can now express interest via our website: www.chiva.org.uk/our-work/the... We’ll contact everyone who signs up in June with more info. #TheBlueprint #HIVcare #HIVsupport #PeerSupport #Mentoring @nhivna.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social

Last week, 22 young people travelled to Sheffield for our Art Is Key project, reflecting on their journeys with HIV, then and no, and what it’s like living with HIV. Through song writing and drama they brought their stories to life, ending in a final sharing.

We want to understand how well people living with HIV understand their rights. If you are living with #HIV, please fill in our survey and have the chance to receive a £75 voucher: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGGD2M2 All responses will be kept confidential.

Research into paediatric, adolescent, and maternal HIV is often neglected at major scientific HIV conferences. The Pediatrics & HIV Workshop is highly focussed on these topics. There are just two weeks left to submit abstracts! academicmedicaleducation.com/programs/18t... #PediatricsHIV

Just 2 weeks left to apply for Freedom to Be (F2B) Camp! Taking place from Tuesday 4th - Saturday 8th August 2026, F2B camp is a free 5-day residential for children and young people aged 11-17 who are growing up living with HIV. Apply here: www.chiva.org.uk/our-work/fre...

If you're London-based, why not pop in and see the U=U Community Quilt!

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Please join us for a very special evening as we unveil the U=U Community Quilt. All Welcome! 23 April 2026 6pm - 9pm Positive East 159 Mile End Road London, E1 4AQ If you have any questions, please email ian.montgomery@positiveeast.org.uk

Have you registered for #BHIVABASHH2026? Reminder that pre-registration closes on Monday 20th April! Don't miss out on three days of insightful discussions from HIV and sexual health professionals on a broad range of topics. Visit bit.ly/40AtDgc for the programme!