What We Do

We believe that good health promotes positive social, economic, and health outcomes for both individuals and communities in the UK. We strive to challenge the stigma associated with mental, sexual, and reproductive health through organising health campaigns, public education, and advocacy programs in the black African communities in Luton and Wellingborough. We organise health checks and “U TEST 4 LIFE” events in the hardest-to-reach communities as part of our current strategy, which aims at improving, promoting, and supporting the stopping of new HIV transmissions in the UK by 2030 (WHO, 2020) and fighting the stigma and prejudices associated with mental health and HIV among high-risk groups, especially black African communities.

The work we do has charitable purposes, and we believe that everyone has the right to high-quality mental, sexual, and reproductive health services, counselling, and information that is tailored to their specific needs. Therefore, there is no shame or stigma attached to mental, sexual, and reproductive health. Essentially, everyone in our organisation respects and values inclusivity, diversity, equality, and fostering a positive cultural environment, and by collaborating with others, we reduce inequalities, stigma, and prejudice associated with mental and sexual health (NHS, 2023) that exist in our communities. The criteria that the trustees use to decide who the organisation benefits from or what work it does or supports is based on the Equality Act 2010. There is no discrimination, and we give equal opportunity to everyone who accesses our services and make sure that everyone is treated equally and fairly.