The invisible human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS, is shaking up the entire social fabric in the Asia Pacific. With more and more people living with HIV, countries have been challenged to come to terms with the pandemic, and to begin to care for affected persons. After being shunned for years, Nepalis with HIV are now slowly being integrated back into the communitys fold. In cities and villages, courageous men and women with HIV are raising awareness, counselling others and valiantly leading positive lives.