30th Anniversary of the AAVE Group – serving those with HIV/AIDS in GoiĆ¢nia, Brazil.

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Celebrating 30 years of the AAVE Group in GoiĆ¢nia, Brazil

In October 2025, the AAVE Group celebrated its 30th anniversary at a special event in GoiĆ¢nia. Co-founded by Sr. Margaret Hosty of the Sisters of Saint Louis, the AAVE Group provides support and information to people living with HIV/AIDS so that they may live lives of dignity.

In English, AAVE Group stands for: AIDS, Assistance, Life, Hope. In Portuguese: AIDS, Apoio, Vida, EsperanƧa.

In the video below, watch interviews with Sr. Margaret and staff and supporters of the AAVE Group as they reflect on the legacy and impact of an organisation now serving more than 200 families in and around GoiĆ¢nia.

Learn more about the AAVE Group and the work of Sr. Margaret here.

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Seamus Collins of Misean Cara (pictured seated) during a recent visit to the AAVE Group in GoiĆ¢nia, Brazil, with AAVE staff and leadership left to right: Suely Marinho, Vice President of AAVE & Associate Sisters of St. Louis; Sr. Margaret Hosty, Coordinator & Co-Founder AAVE, Sisters of St Louis; Bruno Borginho, Psychologist AAVE; Elenice Lima, Volunteer AAVE, Sisters of St. Louis; Acrisio Silva, President AAVE & Associate Sisters of St. Louis; TainĆ” Oliveira, Receptionist AAVE. Photo: Rudger RemĆ­gio

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