The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, held on the third Sunday of May every year, is a time for all of us to remember the many lives lost to AIDS. It is an opportunity to honour those who dedicated their lives to helping people living with and affected by HIV and continue to mobilise our communities in solidarity.
The 2025 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is happening on Sunday, 18th May, under the theme: “We Remember. We Rise. We Lead.” A three-part theme linking memory, resilience, and leadership,
On this International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, light a virtual candle in memory of a loved one, a friend, a colleague, or a pioneer in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Please use the hashtag #AIDSCandlelightmemorial when you post on social media, and also to tag us @gnpplus so we can reshare your posts on our handles.
Memorial Wall
MADAM IRENE KPODO
MADAM IRENE HAS BEEN THE STRONGEST, DETERMINED, PASSIONATE, AND SELF-MOTIVATED VIBRANT WOMAN I ADMIRE SO MUCH. REST IN POWER MY WOMAN KING.
Parekoi
Remembering R. A true parekoi and champion for the HIV advocacy. Our community-based work won’t be the same without you. Forever in my heart. Miss you.
Ugandans and with Uganda Aids Marathon 2026
We light this candle in memory of all lives touched by HIV/Aids. Uganda remembers, Unites, Acts to End Aids by 2030. come on 29 Nov, 2026, in Kampala for Uganda Aids Marathon
Covilen
In memory of a warrior who fought fearlessly against Aids Never to be forgotten