Across the Philippines, people thrive when HIV services reflect their real lives, not the other way around. Rethinking the response means listening deeply, rebuilding trust through person-centered care, and rising with communities whose insights continue to transform the landscape of prevention and treatment.
At SHIP and our SAIL clinics, we see every day how accessible PrEP, respectful telehealth, and peer-led support open new pathways for choice and dignity. As we move toward AIDS 2026, we join the call to reimagine services that honor autonomy, protect privacy, and make care truly reachable for all.
A future where no one is left behind starts with the voices of people whose lives reflect diverse identities, needs, and aspirations. Rising together means strengthening community-owned spaces where judgment has no place and where people can access HIV services in ways that feel safe, affirming, and empowering.
Through SHIP’s programs—from telehealth-based PrEP navigation to community-rooted mental health support—people are leading the direction of care themselves. Their stories guide how we rebuild systems that uphold dignity, connection, and choice. This is how we rise: side by side, community to community.
To rise as a global community, we must rethink what inclusive, respectful, and human-centered HIV services truly look like. It means rebuilding approaches that recognize pleasure, connection, and safety as essential parts of people’s lives. It means creating systems where privacy is protected, access is convenient, and support is empathetic.
At SHIP, our SAIL clinic network continues to evolve: expanding TelePrEP, widening mental health and harm reduction support, and ensuring care remains welcoming for all key populations. These shifts reflect a simple truth—when care honors people’s lived experiences, everyone is better positioned to thrive.
Join us as we #RethinkRebuildRise with the International AIDS Society this 2026!
