A framework for empowerment programmes to tackle internalised stigma - a collaboration with Fast Track Cities London

This Empowerment Programme Framework was co-produced by a community of practice with a wealth of expertise and research in HIV and empowerment. The community of practice represented a diverse range of organisations working endlessly to end HIV stigma and provide support to those living with HIV within the UK and globally. 

The framework describes five outcomes that organisations need to deliver for people living with HIV. People living with HIV completing the empowerment programme must have:
  • developed a support network
  • understood the causes of internalised stigma
  • understood what HIV is, U=U and living well with HIV
  • built self-acceptance, self-esteem and an individual sense of power
  • developed skills including self-advocacy, public advocacy and ambassador skills
Read the full Empowerment Programme Framework here. 
COVID-19: Spread solidarity and love, not stigma and fear
New resource on stigma and self-stigma related to COVID-19

As COVID-19 moves within our communities, it is more important than every to support those who contract it, including ourselves.  Stigma often thrives on fear - we have a chance to make sure that we do not stigmatise ourselves and others, while still keeping ourselves safe.
From the Inside Out: Dealing with TB-related self-stigma and shame

“From the Inside Out” is a training toolkit designed to help people identify, understand, and address self-stigma and anticipated stigma. We provide a framework and tools to reduce self-stigma in people with tuberculosis (TB). In order to explore self-stigma and examine its impact people must reach solutions. In particular, the package aims to challenge and overcome self-stigmatizing beliefs to improve well-being and ensure affected people can lead productive lives that are free of self-judgment. It is intended for use by NGOs, National TB Programmes and TB Support Groups. So far the toolkit has been delivered and evaluated in Kazakstan, Indonesia and The Philippines, and soon Vietnam. Download the toolkit here and the accompanying handouts here.  If you would like to receive a Master Training please contact us.
Articles & presentations
14th European AIDS Conference
Speaking Up
The Diary of an HIV+ Activist

"On the last day of the 14th European AIDS Conference I attended a session with the seductive title of: Sex, Drugs and Stigma. Last to present was  Nadine Ferris France, from Ireland. She gave a presentation which I found really useful:  Self-Stigma: An Unspoken World of Unspoken Things..."click here to read more
2014 Annual Irish Aid Father Michael Kelly HIV/AIDS Event
Keynote address
We are the Change
by Deirdre Ni Cheallaigh
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