04/04/2026
📍HIV Awareness at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Easter Camp for Youth– Suva
Today, Asaeli Sinusetaki, had the privilege of joining the Anglican Church Easter Camp at Hutson Street, Suva, upon invitation from Father Winston Tarere, to speak on HIV awareness and community-led prevention in Fiji.
Representing a collective of NGOs leading community-led HIV prevention efforts, Asaeli shared key insights on how we are responding to HIV in Fiji — grounded in outreach, education, and strong community partnerships.
💬 The session sparked powerful engagement from the youth, with important questions raised such as:
• Can mothers living with HIV safely breastfeed while on treatment?
• How can we better support people living with HIV (PLHIV)?
• What role can the church play in walking alongside PLHIV?
🙏 What stood out most was the openness and curiosity of the young people — many of whom are navigating these conversations for the first time.
Church leaders and camp facilitators shared positive feedback, noting that the session helped young people better understand the realities, risks, and responsibilities around HIV, especially in contexts where these conversations are often not openly discussed at home or within faith spaces.
🌏 With youth from other Pacific Islands present, this dialogue goes beyond borders. As a regional hub, what happens in Fiji has wider implications — making awareness, prevention, and compassionate support even more critical.
❤️ We are encouraged by the church’s commitment to creating safe spaces for learning, reflection, and action — including sharing real-life experiences and strengthening support systems for those living with HIV.
Together, we continue to break the silence, challenge stigma, and empower our young people to make informed decisions.
