With nearly 80,000 HIV positive people in the UK and 7,000 new infections a year, the problem of HIV and AIDS cannot be ignored.

ACET UK, based in London, offers technical and fundraising support to the whole ACET International Alliance but, in addition, there are a number of members of the Alliance working in the UK in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

ACET Jersey offers education in HIV prevention and support for those who are HIV positive, particularly in the immigrant community on the island.  Visit www.acet.je/ for more information.

Groundswell, based in Southampton, offers outreach support to those infected or affected by HIV in Southampton and South West Hampshire.  Visit /www.groundswelltrust.org for more information.

Blue Sky Trust offers support for people affected by AIDS in the North East of England.  Visit www.blueskytrust.org for more information.

In addition, ACET UK works in partnership with Oasis Esteem to offer sex and relationship education in schools and churches around Chester.  Visit www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=865 for more information.

ACET UK and our UK partners are always looking for volunteers in this country and please contact us for more information.