Evidence has linked long-term HIV-related stigma against Haitian-American women with a deep impact on psychological development, particularly on self-esteem, self-doubt, and acceptance both within the Haitian community and broader society. (Santana, 2000)

In Their Own Words

On October 29th, AED-COACH hosted a meeting to highlight the projects of five (5) community-based and national organizations funded through AED's National HIV/AIDS Anti-Stigma Initiative. At the meeting, experts presented and participated in panel discussions highlighting how stigma and discrimination impact HIV/AIDS prevention and care; new research in the field; examples of promising and sustainable anti-stigma programs; and what policy changes are necessary to implement effective programs.

As a follow-up to this meeting, we posted videos of the experts' presentations and panel discussions and grantee staff presenting on their anti-stigma projects funded under this initiative in their own words. Clips of grantee staff members discussing the following topics are also available:

  • How their organizations are working to eliminate HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination in the U.S.;
  • Unique challenges related to HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination faced by the communities they serve;
  • Key factors that foster HIV/AIDS-related stigma nationally and the communities they serve; and
  • How stigma fosters the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Posted 27/06/08:
AED's new fact sheet is now available on the home page!

Posted 21/05/08:
New HIV/AIDS-related stigma Literature Review available. Please visit the Resource section to download the document.