Living and Learning in a World with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS at School

This publication is aimed at promoting a supportive school environment of non-discrimination towards people who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The book is designed for young people, their teachers and their parents.

"Living and Learning in a World with HIV/AIDS" explores the HIV/AIDS challenges faced by young people in a school environment. It discusses some of the basics of HIV/AIDS, including how it's transmitted and how to protect oneself. The publication also discusses how to live with people infected with HIV/AIDS, and states that young people who are infected should be able to go to school and not be stigmatised.

Topics included:

• A supportive school environment - in and out of the classroom
• Young people: Living with the realities of HIV/AIDS
• Protecting ourselves and assisting our children to protect themselves
• Teachers supporting young people

Click here to download this publication in PDF format [2.4 MB].