Using the experience of Mae Chan community (Thailand), this publication aims to identify and document best practice to help build up resilience to withstand the impact of HIV/AIDS.

This article will describe the evolution of school-based HIV prevention programmes and their theoretical frameworks, as well as present barriers to their implementation. Examples of several best practices will highlight the key role of the education sector in mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS.

HIV/AIDS is currently one of the biggest threats to children and adults worldwide with over 36 million people infected with HIV, of which 1.4 million are children.

This note highlights the increasing risk of young people to HIV infection.

The Horizons Program is dedicated to global operations research on HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support.