There are many thousands of adults living with HIV today who acquired HIV at birth or as young children. They are lifetime survivors of HIV (also known as Dandelions) – with issues that are similar to older long-term survivors who have lived with HIV since its earliest days, as well as their own unique concerns.

HIVictorious's picture
Managing HIV as children and into adulthood is an experience and a bond that is difficult to describe.
KimberlyC's picture
Last year at USCHA I stood in a room and said, We are not long-term survivors, but we are LIFETIME SURVIVORS .
JustineDD's picture
Let me tell you how my HIV diagnosis led to me at New York Fashion Week. I attended my routine check-up as usual. I was triaged and after being placed in the exam room, my doctor asked to speak with my mother alone in another room. My mother returned to the room in tears and I could not figure out...
Kim Canady in front of USCHA sign.
USCHA 2022 convened in San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 8 – 11, 2022. Members of The Well Project's community wrote recap articles sharing their unique perspectives on conference sessions and events of interest to our communities.
Back view of two people sitting on edge of bed, one with arm around other who leans on her shoulder.
While HIV transmission to babies has dropped dramatically, there are still many adults living with HIV today who acquired the virus early in life. Learn more about the challenges and strengths of young female long-term HIV survivors.
Flyer for webinar containing title, logos, date, times & headshots of cohosts, speaker & panelists.
To observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NWGHAAD), we presented As We See It: Wisdom and the Unique Experiences of Women Born with HIV – an interactive session led by women who grew up living with HIV.

Do you get our newsletter?

Do you get our newsletter?

admin's picture
¿Recibe nuestro boletín?

Sign up for our monthly Newsletter and get the latest info in your inbox.

Suscríbase a nuestro boletín mensual y reciba la información más reciente en su bandeja de entrada.

none_existing name