This iCAN package has been designed to support YPLHIV and those who work with them, to help them understand their HIV positive status and empower them to plan their lives in ways that protect both their own health and that of others.

The package can be utilised to complement existing materials focusing on SRH and HIV and other youth-focused packages produced by partners working with YPLHIV.

It is suitable for use with young people in the following age groups: 10–14years, 15–19 years and 20–24 years.

Young people living with HIV have needs, dreams, aspirations and rights – as well as responsibilities to themselves and others – just like anyone else. However, YPLHIV also face specific problems and difficulties that can make their lives more challenging than those of their peers. This means that YPLHIV who are no longer in school may not have their rights protected and their needs met, or be able to achieve their dreams and aspirations, as they lack access to the formal support structures of in-school YPLHIV.