BONEPWA+ consists of a constituency of support groups whose members are both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. A support group is an organization made up of ten or more members who come together to support one another in various aspects of their daily lives – emotional, spiritual, physical and psychological – and to share information, knowledge, ideas and experiences about their common challenges, concerns and needs.
The Botswana Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS (BONEPWA+) is a national network formed by and for People Living With HIV and AIDS (PLHIV). BONEPWA+ is the voice of PLHIV. It is a constituency of support groups whose members are both infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. A support group is made up of ten or more members supporting each other emotionally, spiritually, physically and psychologically; sharing information, ideas and experiences about common concerns and needs. BONEPWA+ is committed to the betterment of the lives of PLHIV by empowering them with knowledge and skills to cater for their various needs.