In 2002, DCI launched a new regional initiative designed to complement HIV-AIDS activities in countries already benefiting from Irish support. The programme supports activities in a number of key areas, including prevention to promote behaviour change; home based care and orphan care; countering stigma and discrimination of those living with HIV-AIDS; and operational research around specific areas and issues. We are involved in this in all our programme countries and embassies in those countries have been asked to ensure they build the treatment of HIV-AIDS into their programmes.