Marriage Buero for PLHIV

Marriage Bureau for People Living with HIV/AIDS

It is a common belief that once a person is identified as HIV positive, they cannot marry. GSNP+ has proven this belief wrong by establishing a Marriage Bureau specifically for people living with HIV/AIDS. We firmly believe that marriage is a fundamental right of every individual, fulfilling both physical and psychological needs. While it is true that if a person living with HIV marries someone who is not infected, there is a risk of HIV transmission, this risk is eliminated when both partners are living with HIV. Marriages between HIV-positive individuals not only prevent further transmission but also provide them with the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives filled with joy and companionship. GSNP+ founded the Marriage Bureau for people living with HIV/AIDS with this vision, and since its inception in 2005, we have successfully organized eleven large-scale Marriage Fairs, resulting in over 421 couples finding life partners and tying the knot. The success of this initiative goes beyond just arranging marriages. Many couples, with the support of doctors and counselors, have practiced proper family planning and now have HIV-negative children. This not only brings happiness and fulfillment to the couples but also offers hope and inspiration to others in the community. The GSNP+ Marriage Bureau is a testament to the fact that people living with HIV/AIDS can have fulfilling relationships and families, and it continues to be a source of empowerment and support for those seeking love and companionship.
382
Total Number of Beneficiaries Registration in GSNP+ Marriage Bureau
421
cumulative
No. of Couple finding life partner through GSNP+ Marriage Bureau

Key Activities under Marriage Bureau

  • Matchmaking Support: To provide a safe and confidential service that connects
    individuals living with HIV who are seeking marriage partners.
  • Awareness and Education: To educate
    people living with HIV, their families, and the broader community about HIV, relationships, and reducing stigma,
    ensuring informed decisions regarding
    marriage.
  • Marriage Counselling Services
  • Health Guidance
  • Family planning consultation by experts.