HIV peer support in London with Red Ribbon Living Well
What do we do?
Our mission is to empower, advocate and provide holistic, 360-degree support, for individuals affected by and living with HIV – in particular BAME communities across London – through peer led, culturally appropriate, stigma-free care.
We support with:
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Mental health
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Domestic violence
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Comorbidities (diabetes, cardiovascular disease etc.)
People we serve:
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Newly diagnosed individuals
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Families and carers
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Young people
Our Services
Pop into our Friday support group to enquire about how to join our services, or contact us via phone or email.
Weekly peer support
We run peer support group meetings each Friday to enable people share experiences and support each other. The organisation also works to promote and advance education around HIV.
Training
The organsiation organises trainings, seminars, focus groups on positive self management, living well and managing other long term conditions.
Gilead Sewing Project
The Gilead Sewing Project has been one of Red Ribbon Living Well’s most impactful initiatives in 2023 and 2024, aimed at providing participants with practical skills, a sense of community, and emotional support.
Community outreach
We work alongside healthcare staff, distributing leaflets and condoms to promote HIV testing, safer sex and general health and wellbeing of our communities.
Recently in the Community
Get involved! Find upcoming events near you, subscribe to our Google calendar (via this link if you're on mobile) users) or see here for more recent news.
RRLW Community Champions meet the Mayor
June 27th 2026
Our Red Ribbon Champions proudly represented our community during outreach and had the wonderful opportunity to meet the new Mayor of Lewisham. As always, thank you to all our amazing Champions for your dedication, passion, and commitment!
RRLW Celebrates
Swahili Day
July 3rd 2026
Our celebrations last Friday for National Swahili Day (July 7th) were a huge success, featuring traditional dress, dancing and freshly cooked local cuisine.
RRLW Wins CAHN Award
July 4th 2026
CEO and Red Ribbon Living Well co-founder Husseina Hamza collected the highly-regarded CAHN (Carribbean & African Health Network) Award on behalf of RRLW last Saturday, recognising the transformational impact the organisation continues to have in the South London BAME community.
What do our members say about us?
"Red Ribbon was a true lifeline when I suffered a mental health crisis following my HIV diagnosis, helping me find stable housing and re-enter the job market.
I can't thank Husseina and the team enough — you saved my life"
Red Ribbon Living Well member
Fridays at
Waldron Health Centre
Join us every Friday for our informal weekly support group! Share lived experiences and enjoy company and conversation over a hot meal. Scroll down for directions.
All are welcome!
11am-4pm, every Friday
Address:
Waldron Health Centre, 11am-4pm
Amersham Vale
London, SE14 6LD
Nearest tube station: New Cross
We regularly host educational visits, such as university groups or industrial placement students within relevant industries, for example from ViiV Healthcare (GSK).
Are you a teacher? Get in touch here if this is something you would like to arrange for your own students!