Children's HIV Association explained

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: CHIVA (Children's HIV Association). CharlotteDunn. 2018-04-04. The Royal Family. en. 2019-09-09.
2. de Ruiter. A. etal. British HIV Association and Children's HIV Association guidelines for the management of HIV infection in pregnant women 2008. HIV Medicine. 2008. 9. 7. 452–502. 10.1111/j.1468-1293.2008.00619.x. 18840151. 191126. 16 May 2018.
3. News: Royal wedding: Harry and Meghan ask for charity donations. 16 May 2018. BBC News. 9 April 2018.
4. Web site: Royal Wedding Charitable Donations. 4 April 2018. The Royal Household. 17 May 2018.