The Living with AIDS Project
The Living with AIDS Project is a growing digital archive dedicated to preserving the stories of ordinary people whose courage changed lives but who were rarely remembered by history.
The global HIV response was built not only in conference halls and institutions, but in homes, clinics, streets, support groups and community offices. It was built by people living with HIV, nurses, outreach workers, doctors, activists, caregivers, friends and families—many of whom acted before the world was ready to recognize their contribution.
This project will collect and share those stories with dignity, context and care. It begins with the memoir Living with AIDS (1996–2026). In time, it may include oral histories, photographs, short films, essays, translations, educational resources and conversations across generations and countries.
Robert Baldwin and Rajiv Kafle, Kathmandu, 2000.
Robert was an Australian volunteer who alongside Vicki worked with Rajiv and Prerana during the early years of Nepal’s community response. Photo: Vicki
Our guiding belief
History is not changed only by famous people. It is changed by ordinary people who quietly keep showing up.
What we hope to build
A respectful archive of personal and community histories
Recorded conversations with people who shaped the HIV response
A home for photographs, documents and memories at risk of being lost
Educational material for future advocates, researchers and communities
Partnerships that help stories travel across languages, borders and generations
Join the beginning
During this first phase, we are listening, learning and building carefully. If you have a story, an archive, a possible partnership or an idea for the project, we would be glad to hear from you.