Skin Like Mine
Community-Led HIV Prevention for Black Heritage Communities
Skin Like Mine is a community-led HIV prevention and testing programme delivered by One Voice Network (OVN) in partnership with seven London-based OVN member organisations with a proven track record in community-based HIV prevention.
Running from January to April 2026, the programme provides HIV testing, prevention information and supportive conversations in trusted, culturally relevant spaces across London. It is designed to reach Black Heritage communities who are often underserved by traditional health services.
Skin Like Mine promotes regular HIV testing and prevention as part of routine self-care, helping to reduce stigma, build confidence, and ensure people have access to accurate, non-judgemental information and support.
Delivered by Trusted Partners
Skin Like Mine is delivered through a partnership of seven OVN London-based organisations with a strong track record in community health, HIV prevention and culturally competent service delivery:
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NAZ
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African Health Policy Network
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French African Welfare Association
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Red Ribbon Living Well
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Embrace UK
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Phoenix Health Movement
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Addington Afro-Ethnic Health Promotion Group
Together, the partnership has extensive reach across London and deep connections within Black Heritage communities.
What the Programme Includes
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Between January and April 2026, Skin Like Mine will deliver:
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Community-based HIV testing opportunities
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HIV prevention information, including PrEP and U=U messaging
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One-to-one and group conversations in trusted settings
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Signposting to local NHS and community sexual health services
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Stigma-free, supportive engagement led by trained community partners
Why Skin Like Mine Matters
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HIV prevention works best when it is inclusive, relevant and rooted in lived experience. Skin Like Mine places Black voices, leadership and community expertise at the centre of HIV prevention, helping to reduce stigma, build trust and support better health outcomes across London.
The programme is funded by Do it London in response to the findings of the Towards Equity Report, which highlighted persistent inequalities in access to HIV prevention for Black Heritage communities and the need for culturally competent, community-led approaches.