The Children's HIV Association (CHIVA) is a British charity which supports children, young people and families living with HIV.[1]

The charity's aims are:

  • Enhance the health and social outcomes for children, young people and families living with HIV
  • Reduce the isolation of children and young people living with HIV
  • Ensure the voices of children, young people and families living with HIV are present in service and practice development
  • Reduce the stigma faced by children, young people and families living with HIV
  • Facilitate knowledge about HIV and thus empower young people with HIV to become more independent.

In 2008 it worked with the British Medical Association to publish a joint set of guidelines for the management of HIV in pregnant women.[2]

It was one of the seven charities nominated by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to receive donations in lieu of wedding presents when the couple married on 19 May 2018.[3][4]

References

  1. CharlotteDunn (4 April 2018). "CHIVA (Children's HIV Association)". The Royal Family. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  2. de Ruiter, A; et al. (2008). "British HIV Association and Children's HIV Association guidelines for the management of HIV infection in pregnant women 2008" (PDF). HIV Medicine. 9 (7): 452–502. doi:10.1111/j.1468-1293.2008.00619.x. PMID 18840151. S2CID 191126. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  3. "Royal wedding: Harry and Meghan ask for charity donations". BBC News. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  4. "Royal Wedding Charitable Donations". The Royal Household. 4 April 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.


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