The Nation of Belize has the highest rate of HIV infection in Central America. The Diocese of Belize is struggling to respond to this situation through a number of different initiatives. As Bishop Wright has remarked about the Church's involvement with HIV/AIDS victims, "We have this wonderful opportunity to have a tremendous impact. The Church's involvement should range from keeping people informed and helping them to make positive decisions, to the Church never leaving to others the caring of people who need to be loved and to feel God's presence."

In collaboration with UNICEF, the diocese works in collaboration with COMFORTH (Committee for a Faith-Based Response to HIV/AIDS) to respond to the HIV/AIDS situation in our country.

One example of our work in "Empowerment for All," an HIV/AIDS awareness program run in a number of our Anglican schools. Each class has an AIDS corner and discusses the issues involved in the HIV/AIDS situation in Belize.

At St Andrew's School in Cayo District, the program resulted in an HIV/AIDS awareness parade through the town of San Ignacio, with over 400 students and teachers participating in the walk (pictured).