Tackling HIV and AIDS in the developing world is an immense challenge which means going beyond treating the disease to focusing on prevention. There is no one-size-fits-all solution any response must be tailored to the specific needs of each country and of the groups most vulnerable to AIDS. The UKs Department for International Development works with governments and other partners in a huge range of programmes to target the problems that contribute most to the spread of HIV and AIDS across the world.

Through a programme funded by the Department for International Development, hairdressers in Harare, Zimbabwe - are trained to give advice on safe sex and the benefits of using female condoms.
Produced by Chris Morgan / DFID - Department for International Development
For more on DFID's work on HIv and AIDS see www.dfid.gov.uk/wad2009 (less info)