The Children's HIV Association (CHIVA) is a British charity which supports children, young people and families living with

HIV The human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are two species of ''Lentivirus'' (a subgroup of retrovirus) that infect humans. Over time, they cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in which progressive failure of the immune ...

. 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 The British Medical Association (BMA) is a registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom. The association does not regulate or certify doctors, a responsibility which lies with the General Medical Council. The association's headquar ...

to publish a joint set of guidelines for the management of HIV in pregnant women. It was one of the seven charities nominated by Prince Harry and

Meghan Markle Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (; born Rachel Meghan Markle; August 4, 1981) is an American member of the British royal family and former actress. She is the wife of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of King Charles III. Meghan was ...

to receive donations in lieu of wedding presents when the couple married on 19 May 2018.

References

External links

* * Children's charities based in the United Kingdom Health charities in the United Kingdom HIV/AIDS organisations in the United Kingdom {{UK-charity-stub