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Beauty’s story: dealing with TB and HIV

Beauty was in denial about her diagnosis for TB and HIV, but our South African volunteers helped her get treatment.

South Africa Boniswe and daughter in their home

Boniswe’s story: happy, healthy and living with HIV

She may be living with HIV, but Boniswe Petronella Maphanga, 30, has a radiant smile, a gentle sing-song voice and a joyful attitude to life.

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Dikeledi's story: the Red Cross helps support me

Dikeledi, 18, lost her mother to AIDS, but we’re helping her aunt support her, with food, blankets and schoolbooks.

Man sitting in armchair

Eric’s story: looking after my son

As a single father living with HIV, Eric’s biggest concern is for his son who was born with the disease.

South Africa Florence smiles as she lies in bed

Florence’s story: supporting my orphaned grandchildren

After losing all her children, Florence, 75, now cares for all six grandchildren and the Red Cross provides them with vital support.

Londaka outside the Red Cross kids club

Londaka’s story: memories of my mother

Londaka is one of 1.4 million children orphaned by HIV-related illness in South Africa. Pink is her favourite colour, like it was her mother’s.

Woman giving condom demonstration

Mabonang’s story: ambassador of hope

For anybody coming to terms with the fact they are living with HIV, having someone like Mabonang to talk to can make all the difference.

Majoele wearing orange hat and smiling

Majoele’s story: HIV and hunger

For Majoele, who is living with HIV, learning about keyhole gardens is helping her keep healthy and smiling.

Woman wearing headscarf in conversation

Mapotso’s story: fighting fear in Lesotho

Mapotso volunteers within her own community to help support people affected by HIV and fight fear and stigma.

Mother holding her baby

Matumelo’s story: protecting my baby from HIV

For many women in Lesotho the joy of finding out they are pregnant is tempered by the fear that they will pass HIV to their baby.

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