It is my pleasure to invite you to the launch of the first edition of the HIV booklet from a Christian perspective. Since 2005, the Ethnic Health Foundation (EHF) and the London Ecumenical AIDS Trust (LEAT) have worked in close partnership as part of the Christian Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP). In 2007, both organizations teamed up with the SAFER partnership which provides HIV Prevention services in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham to engage the Christian community.
The current work has been successful. However, one of the major gaps that have been noted in all the implementation of the work has been the absence of a resource specific to Christian communities. Consequently, in 2008, EHF and LEAT actively engaged Christian communities in developing a resource/booklet on “HIV from a Christian perspective”.

The development of the resource was participatory in nature, taking into consideration the contributions of Bishops, Pastors, other church leaders and indeed colleagues from the statutory sector.

The launch of “SPEAK OUT, ACT NOW” is expected to highlight the need to strengthen the capacity of the Christian community in the fight against HIV & AIDS, stigma and discrimination through information that is culturally appropriate, relevant and acceptable to the Christian community.

The booklet will be formally launched by our renowned Public Health Commissioner in HIV related services – Sukainah Jauhar.

Please find below details of the event:
Date: Tuesday 4th August 2009
Time: 17:30 – 20:30
Venue: InSpire at St Peter's Ltd
Liverpool Grove
London SE17 2HH

For the very purpose of catering and refreshments, we would appreciate if you could confirm your attendance as soon as possible.
If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me or David on 0207 701 2200. david@leat.org.uk.

With best wishes

Godswill

Godswill Udo