This report summarizes many discussions with people living with HIV/AIDS on their needs, the services they use, stigma and discrimination they have experienced, and recommendations for a strengthened response. Discussions with community representatives complemented the information received from people living with AIDS.

It is clear that the impact of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support efforts is enhanced by engaging people living with HIV/AIDS. This report shows that people living with HIV/AIDS WANT to play a more active and central role in the response to AIDS.

HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support efforts are only effective if they are designed to address what the beneficiaries of our program efforts want and the needs they prioritize. Understanding how beneficiaries perceive and utilize existing support services is essential. It helps us learn from past experiences, tailor programs to meet perceived needs, and maximize the efficacy of program efforts.