Find more information about events offered to families who live with HIV and their young people.
Families’ Weekend
Every year we hold at least one Families’ Weekend. These are for the immediate families of children and young people living with HIV, including their siblings. It’s a chance to come together in a safe, supported space for a weekend retreat in the countryside and to:
- Meet other families living with HIV
- Explore how to communicate better
- Enjoy activities for all the family
Open conversation about HIV is encouraged, so all children attending, aged eight and above, should know about HIV in the family. All those under eight will be looked after during the day, in a dedicated creche with their own activities to enjoy.
All costs and travel are covered by Chiva.
Upcoming Events
Our first Families’ Weekend in 2026 took place in Herefordshire from Saturday 23 to Monday 25 May and the second will take place in Oxfordshire from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 October. Spaces are already full for the October weekend.
If you’d like to join a waiting list for the October Weekend in case places come available – or express an interest in the Families Weekend in 2027 – please email [email protected].
Finding Connection at the Fifth Chiva Families’ Weekend
Read more about our May 2026 weekend as Chiva Associate Angelina Namiba shares her thoughts.
One attendee said their favourite thing about the residential was, “Interacting and sharing of information with people with same status… without fear of being judged.”
Reflections from the October 2025 Families’ Weekend
Read more about our October 2025 weekend as Chiva Associate Angelina Namiba shares her thoughts.
One parent said, ‘”This weekend has been enjoyable and meaningful. I have loved learning from different families. I have had lots of special moments with my family.“
