1. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) The Church of Scotland HIV Programme Making a difference

2. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) There are an estimated 34 million people living with HIV in the world today

3. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) HIV and AIDS contribute to the lack of development in poorer countries

4. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) Being HIV+ was often seen as a death sentence, but today...

5. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) …given access to medication (ARVs) and food...

6. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) people can lead a normal life.

7. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “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...

8. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) supporting awareness- raising programmes, and encouraging people to go for testing,

9. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) challenging the stigma and discrimination which people living with HIV often meet,

10. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) providing care and support for people living with HIV,

11. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “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.

12. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) We also help people through giving loans to start their own small businesses...

13. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) and to grow their own food,...

14. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) so that people can access adequate food and nutrition...

15. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) to give people life in all its fullness.

16. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “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.

17. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND H IV Programme hiv@cofscotland.org.uk “Do not be afraid – I am with you!” (Isaiah 43:5) Thank you for your support for the Church of Scotland HIV Programme