HIV/AIDS Support and Educationin Second Life

Second Life HIV/AIDS organizations

• Nyumba Rafiki HIV/AIDS Support Group

Second Life HIV/AIDS organizations

• Nyumba Rafiki HIV/AIDS Support Group• Karuna

Second Life HIV/AIDS organizations

• Nyumba Rafiki HIV/AIDS Support Group• Karuna• BASUAH

Second Life HIV/AIDS organizations

• Nyumba Rafiki HIV/AIDS Support Group• Karuna• BASUAH• SL HIV Prevention and Education Center

Support Groups in Second Life

• Provides Anonymity that real life support groups can’t

Support Groups in Second Life

• Provides Anonymity that real life support groups can’t

• Still provides a sense of community

Support Groups in Second Life

• Provides Anonymity that real life support groups can’t

• Still provides a sense of community• A international audience to provide various

points of view

Support Groups in Second Life

• Provides Anonymity that real life support groups can’t

• Still provides a sense of community• A international audience to provide various

points of view• Grassroots peer support

Support Group Tips

• Provide a facilitator

Support Group Tips

• Provide a facilitator• Variety of topics

Support Group Tips

• Provide a facilitator• Variety of topics• Have a set of communication rules

Support Group Tips

• Provide a facilitator• Variety of topics• Have a set of communication rules• Provide real life referrals