HIV AIDS Support Organisation

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

Year after year, the dedication of HIV AIDS Support Organisation HASO members ensures that this meaningful candlelight memorial continues to find a place within one of our parishes — keeping alive not only the memory of those lost to AIDS, but also a spirit of prayer, awareness, solidarity and hope within the Church and the wider community.

14/05/2026

To commemorate International AIDS Candlelight Memorial day Sunday 17th May, HASO in collaboration with the parish church of Plaisance is organising a candlelight memorial service at Plaisance church, Saturday 16th May at 4pm in memory of the people who have passed away from AIDS and in support of family and friends of the deceased. Come and pray for those still living with the HIV & AIDS as they need our support and prayers. Stop discrimination against them. They are our brothers and sisters.

01/03/2026

Zero Discrimination Day 1st March 2026

HASO joins UNAIDS call to end discrimination and criminalisation

In observance of Zero Discrimination Day on March 1, 2026, the HIV and AIDS Support Organisation (HASO) joins the global call led by UNAids under the theme ‘Save Lives: Decriminalise’.

“Zero Discrimination Day affirms the right of every person to live a full, productive and dignified life. It also serves as a critical reminder of the need to eliminate stigma, discrimination and punitive laws that continue to place people at heightened risk and limit access to essential HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services.

“In line with its mission to promote the health, rights and well-being of people affected by and living with HIV in Seychelles, Haso remains steadfast in advocating for an enabling, inclusive and rights-based environment where no one is left behind. The organisation continues to work collaboratively with partners and communities to reduce stigma, expand awareness and strengthen support systems.

“UNAIDS envisions a world with zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero Aids-related deaths. Achieving this vision requires addressing inequalities that undermine justice and human dignity. Discrimination – whether based on gender, income, race, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion – continues to create barriers to lifesaving services and social inclusion.

“The 2026 theme highlights the urgent need to end stigma, discrimination and criminalisation that drive vulnerability and discourage individuals from seeking care. On this important day, Haso calls for:

Policy makers to advance evidence-based, rights-affirming laws and policies that protect public health and human dignity;
Institutions and leaders to actively champion anti-discrimination practices and create safe, supportive environments;
Communities and individuals to foster compassion, understanding and solidarity with people living with and affected by HIV.
“Ending discrimination is both a human rights obligation and a public health priority. Through sustained partnership, community engagement and advocacy, Haso remains committed to champion a Seychelles where everyone can access services without fear, live with dignity and realise their full potential.”

J. Freminot (Mr)

Chairman HASO

27/02/2026

HASO monthly outreach on hotspots working well. Today a visit to lower Corgate Estate. Rapid HIV/SYPHILIS testing and Hepatitis C testing including counseling and referal and distribution of condom and lubricant were amongst some intervention conducted.

26/02/2026

HASO Comprehensive Sexuality Education programme 2026 with adolescent and youth begins with Anse Boileau secondary school, S4 and S5 classes. Topics covered were Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS.

20/02/2026

HASO personel conducted a sensitization sessions on HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections with a group of 2nd and 3rd year post- secondary students leaving at the youth hostel, Anse Royale.

01/12/2025

TO commemorate 1st December 2025, a half day workshop was conducted with a diverse group of service providers at National museum to raise awareness on certain topics such as HIV/AIDS, Stigma and discrimination against People living with HIV/AIDS and People using and injecting drugs, Substances Abuse and Harm Reduction.
Theme for this year was "Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response" which calls for solidarity, resilience and innovation as we collectively confront the challenges that continue to shape the AIDS response locally and globally. Good participation with a lot of debates on access to testing and treatment in Seychelles, statistics, amongst others. Some useful recommendations to address. HASO thanks all the workplaces who released their workers to attend.

29/11/2025

HASO personel sensitize a group of students at French school yesterday on HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections to commemorate 1st December 2025. This was done in partnership with Mrs Estico, school nurse.

26/11/2025

Our outreach today at Anse Royale hotspot involved INSTI HIV/ SYPHILIS DUO and HEPATITIS C testing with results in 1 minute. Few people got tested and now know their status.