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Kirsty's story
Kirsty's best friend Shabna has confided in her that she has to get tested for HIV.
Red Cross in South Africa
18% of South Africa’s adult population are living with HIV and over a million children have been made vulnerable and orphaned by AIDS.
South African stories
Young people are being trained by Red Cross volunteers, working within their communities and schools to promote young people’s life skills and support positive living. They provide information about HIV, and support young people’s access to voluntary testing and counselling.
Here are stories of young people living with HIV and getting on with their lives.
Dikeledi (18)
"When we have no money to buy school materials, the Red Cross provides them."
Young Mlondi
"I love my Red Cross auntie
because she gives me instant porridge!"
Young HIV+ woman
"I was too stubborn and wanted to keep quiet, but Red Cross volunteers supported me."