A Review of Training Materials for Religious Leaders

Religious leaders and communities can play a significant role in reducing HIV-related stigma. In order to strengthen that role, training materials and toolkits for religious leaders have been developed and used in a variety of contexts and religious traditions. Different materials focus on different aspects of stigma and the HIV epidemic and in some cases emphasize different approaches.

Nonetheless, there are many similarities and broad areas of agreement, and thirteen specific recommended practices have been identified that reflect the accumulated experience embodied in the materials.