Educating the public about HIV

We've been helping to educate the public about HIV for over 40 years.

1 in 5 people think you can get HIV from kissing by Terrence Higgins TrustTerrence Higgins Trust

Tackling myths

Many myths persist about HIV, including that you can catch it through kissing.

Is it Safe? the Chalice and AIDS by Terrence Higgins TrustTerrence Higgins Trust

Tackling myths

Myths like this can lead to more stigmatising behaviour towards people living with HIV, which is why we've worked so hard to combat them.

HIV & AIDS and the Jewish Community by Terrence Higgins TrustTerrence Higgins Trust

Talking with communities

We've worked hard to reach different communities with information relevant to them.

Les Femmes Africaines et la multitherapie by Terrence Higgins TrustTerrence Higgins Trust

Talking with communities

This includes producing resources for specific groups, or translating existing resources to make them accessible.

HIV & AIDS. Nothing to do with you? by Terrence Higgins TrustTerrence Higgins Trust

Nothing to do with you?

It's important people understand that HIV can affect anyone, and that it's not an issue which only certain groups need to think about.

Now there is a treatment that may prevent HIV infection by Terrence Higgins TrustTerrence Higgins Trust

Changing with the times

Medical advances have meant we need to keep the public up-to-date on changes in treatment and prevention methods.

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