SIM and our partner churches are strategically placed around the world to respond to HIV and AIDS. Indeed, most SIM ministry today is done in the context of this devastating disease. Diane Marshall has been instrumental in our multi-country HOPE for AIDS initiative. She hopes to see Christians effectively turning back the tide of HIV and AIDS and making a difference all over the world for God’s kingdom.

Read updates from Diane below:

HIV & AIDS and Children

14 September 2009 — In a recent visit to Zambia I was reminded of the freedom, personal respect, and resilience that comes when children and young people understand deeply that they are special and valuable.

Feeling Safe?

29 July 2009 — Keeping us safe has become a global business, with products ranging from security alarms and rapid response teams to face masks and capsicum spray.

AIDS: Rural Areas, Stigma, and VCT

30 March 2009 — Israel Ndlovu, of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, contributes the following out of the experiences of the ESSA Christian AIDS Program.

Discussions About Sex Before Marriage in Ethiopian Schools

10 November 2008 — Zebene Shewaakena, from the Ethiopia Kale Heywot Church shares the following experience working in schools.

Preventing Care-Giver Burnout

9 October 2008 — Burnout has long been identified as a crucial issue in HIV care and support yet there is relatively little known about what measures can be taken to prevent or mitigate it.

Bringing Life Abundant to Schools

27 August 2008 — The neighbors could hear cheers and applause coming from the public school across the street. The ‘Life Abundant’ group had finished another presentation on HIV, AIDS, sexuality, and self-image to 7th and 8th graders.

Working with Volunteers: A Checklist

8 July 2008 — Volunteers are the backbone of most HIV & AIDS initiatives. The concept of a "volunteer" varies greatly between countries and settings.

We've Heard it Before: AIDS and Youth in Zambia

5 June 2008 — Dorothy Wiebe, AIDS Prevention and Life Education, Zambia, addresses the serious concern of prevention complacency.

Healthy Nutrition for People with AIDS in Burkina Faso

22 April 2008 — At the recent HIV support group meeting, André taught the members about the benefits of the Moringa tree.

New Data on Global HIV & AIDS

25 February 2008 — This is a summary of the new UNAIDS 2007 AIDS epidemic report, which reflects improved and expanded epidemiological data and analyses that present a better understanding of the global epidemic.