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Religion and faith

Some faith groups have responded excellently to HIV and provide an important source of comfort, friendship and practical support. However, some faith leaders and faith groups can themselves be a source of stigma.

A number of organisations work to raise awareness of HIV in faith groups and to provide support to people with HIV who have a faith. Just a few of these organisations are listed below.

LEAT (London Ecumenical AIDS Trust)

020 7701 2200, www.leat.org.uk

Cara Trust

020 7243 6147, www.caralife.com

Positive Catholics

07505 608655, http://positivecatholics.googlepages.com

HIV, stigma and discrimination

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