Proud To Be

Find out about a range of people living with HIV who've been sharing their stories to challenge HIV stigma.

Ese holding a laptop

Ese's story

Ese is proudly and openly living with HIV – and shares his experience to tackle the stigma surrounding the virus in Black communities and beyond. Read more about Ese's story

Sadiq

Sadiq's story

This year’s theme for Black History Month is Proud To Be. Sadiq continues to loudly and proudly share his story to inspire and show the world what people living with HIV are capable of. Read more about Sadiq's story

Jide wearing priest's dog collar

Jide's story

Jide is proudly and openly living with HIV and is the founder of House of Rainbow, a safe environment for BAME members of the LGBT+ community. Read more about Jide's story