Positive Change Movement

Positive Change Movement

Mission Statement

Positive Change Movement (PCM) is a community-driven initiative championing health, advocacy, and empowerment for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and marginalized communities. We are committed to HIV peer support, decriminalization, and ending stigma through education, policy reform, and direct action. PCM is grounded in the Meaningful Involvement of People with HIV/AIDS (MIPA) principles, ensuring that those with lived experience lead the movement to dismantle systemic barriers, promote equity, and create lasting change across Kentucky and anywhere stigma or discrimination exists.

Vision Statement

We envision a world where equity, dignity, and health justice are realities for all individuals, regardless of HIV status, race, gender identity, or socio-economic background. PCM strives to build inclusive, stigma-free communities by transforming HIV care and services through peer-led support, legal reform, and community health initiatives. Our vision is to end the criminalization of HIV, ensure accessible healthcare, and empower individuals to thrive without fear of discrimination or injustice.

What CHANGE Means to Us

Championing Health

Championing Health

Bridging gaps in care through peer support, navigation, and programs like our Community Health Worker Program.

Health Equity

Health Equity

Ensuring access to equitable care and addressing systemic health disparities.

Advocacy

Advocacy

Fighting for HIV decriminalization, anti-oppressive policies, and human rights, including reproductive rights and LGBTQIA+ rights.

Nurturing Growth

Nurturing Growth

Providing education, leadership opportunities, and empowerment for PLWHA and all marginalized communities.

Generating Support

Generating Support

Creating peer-led spaces for support, understanding, and resource access.

Ending Stigma

Ending Stigma

Promoting education and awareness campaigns, such as U=U (Undetectable=Untransmittable), to reduce stigma.