I’m Dan Glass, an HIV+ and LGBTQ+ grassroots activist with ACT UP London, which has been at the frontline of successful campaigns fighting for access to medication including PrEP, currently Lenacapavir as well as organiser of World AIDS Day events celebrating our community. Alongside Emmy and Rose d’Or-winning filmmaker Dan Hall, whose work has been broadcast internationally, we believe storytelling remains one of the most powerful weapons we have in the fight against HIV.
This summer, we’ve been offered press passes as part of the UK delegation to attend AIDS 2026 — the world’s leading HIV and AIDS conference — and we need your help to afford travel and accommodation. Please donate here.
In partnership with the British HIV Association, we’ll be producing HIV: The Morning After: the podcast uncovering the hidden stories of the epidemic — the activism, the breakthroughs, the stigma that still lingers, and the reality of living with HIV today.
“Dan Glass and Dan Hall are a formidable team. In the best way possible. Their passion, commitment and agency in both highlighting the critical issues in HIV that still need advocating for, is second to none.” Angelina Namiba
“The podcast is already saving lives,” says HIV writer and activist Alexander Cheves. Terrence Higgins Trust recently invited Dan Hall to speak at their newly diagnosed support groups after repeated requests from attendees. The podcast is already reaching activists, researchers, clinicians and newly diagnosed people around the world.
“Somewhere out there is a newly-positive kid who will discover their history and legacy because of this project, and get everything they need to become a fighter.”
Alexander Cheves
But the HIV story is far from over. With devastating cuts to USAID and international aid funding, experts warn 23 millions of lives are at risk by 2030. Stigma continues to shape people’s lives, while too many voices — particularly from the Global South — remain unheard.
AIDS 2026 will shape the future of the global HIV response. Being there in person will be a dream come true – meeting thousands of other HIV+ change-makers. It means we can capture the conversations, tensions and untold truths that never make it into press releases or polished headlines.
Our crowdfunder includes all kinds of rewards: VIP screenings, free London tours, dinners, special thanks in future HIV: The Morning After episodes and more.
Above all, your support helps keep our HIV+ stories alive — and the struggle to end AIDS a reality.
