The People Living with HIV Stigma Index is a worldwide survey that will provide a tool to measure stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV. In the initiative, the process is just as important as the product. It aims to empower participants while also addressing stigma relating to HIV.

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The Centre is delighted to be able to offer a Service User residential from Friday 11^th to Sunday 13^th September. We are currently developing a programme of activities and would welcome members’ suggestions.

Unfortunately we are constrained by budget so availability is limited.  Places will be offered on a first come first served basis with priority being given to those members who have not had the chance to attend recent residentials.  If you are interested in attending please contact Rory at your earliest convenience on 028 9024 9268. (more…)

Saturday 1 August sees the culmination of Belfast Pride Festival with the nineteenth Pride Parade and the Party in the Square in Custom House Square. Like last year, The Centre is taking part in the Parade and will have a stall in the community area in the Square before and after the Parade. (more…)

Following on from the success of July’s meeting of the Women’s Group, where members had the chance to take part in a Creative Visualisation workshop, the next meeting is planned for Tuesday 1st September at 11am.

Following a coffee morning, our women members will have the chance to take part in an Art Therapy session at the Centre. (more…)

The Forum is open to all Service Users registered with The Centre, and Wednesday’s meeting will give an opportunity to meet with the full Board who will be present at the meeting.  This is a forum to input your ideas and suggestions to support services and indeed the Charity as a whole.

Please RSVP to Rory on 02890 249268 or register your interest using the events calendar.

The Centre’s AGM took place in the NICVA building on the 1st of June. Those present welcomed the sound financial progress of the past year despite the challenges presented by today’s economic climate. Our annual report is available from the Centre.

Thank-you to all of you who volunteered to help with our spring street collection in Belfast City Centre which raised a grand total of £306.56 and gave people the chance to show their support by wearing the ribbon.

The HIV Support Centre’s Spring Flag Day in Belfast City Centre is taking place on Wednesday 3rd June 2009 10am - 8pm.  If you would like to get involved and can spare a couple of hours to help us collect on the day please contact Maria either by telephone on 02890 249268 or online via our events calendar.

The Centre will be holding it’s Annual General Meeting on Monday 1st June 2009.  The Event will take place in the NICVA building, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast BT15 2GB at 7pm.  The meeting is open to all, Please confirm your attendance either by telephone 02890 249 268 or online via our events calendar.

AGM 2008 at UTV