About Us

OUR STORY

Our Journey

SHAWG is a voluntary network of healthcare professionals committed to improving the quality of HIV/AIDS care in Sudan and empowering Sudanese health workers through education, collaboration, and support.

Founded in 2008, SHAWG operates as an unincorporated association with a presence in both the UK and Sudan. Our work bridges continents and communities, bringing together global expertise and local insight to address the evolving challenges of HIV/AIDS care.

Dr Fath Alloba,
Trustee

Why Our Work Matters

Sudan faces unique challenges in HIV/AIDS care:

48,000 people are estimated to be living with HIV in Sudan.
Armed conflict in 2023 disrupted care for thousands; over 4,000 people were re-enrolled in treatment thanks to community networks.
Stigma remains a major barrier—especially for women, youth, and displaced populations

We exist to bridge global expertise with local realities—ensuring that Sudanese communities affected by HIV receive informed, dignified, and culturally sensitive care.

Globally, HIV/AIDS remains a crisis

In 2024, 1.3 million new infections occurred worldwide. Women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa account for 63% of new infections. New long-acting treatments like lenacapavir offer hope for prevention and care

Knowledge

We deliver workshops, webinars, and educational materials tailored to Sudanese healthcare settings.

We build networks of solidarity to uplift individuals and communities.

Care

Compassion is the foundation of every action we take.

Our network spans Sudan, the UK, and beyond connecting professionals, researchers, and volunteers.

Support

We partner with clinics, NGOs, and advocacy groups to reduce stigma and improve access to care.

Affiliations & Partnerships |

SHAWG actively collaborates with a range of organizations and networks to strengthen HIV/AIDS care and education across Sudan and the diaspora. These partnerships help us share knowledge, amplify impact, and ensure our work is informed by best practices in global and local HIV response.

We maintain working relationships with:

Sudanese health institutions and clinics
UK-based HIV advocacy and research groups
Diaspora-led medical networks
International HIV/AIDS organizations and knowledge hubs

SHAWG also engages with global bodies such as:

These connections allow us to broker effective knowledge transfer between national and international centers, ensuring Sudanese healthcare professionals have access to the latest research, treatment protocols, and community-based strategies.