hello gorgeous English edition

hello gorgeous is a glossy magazine about living with HIV, produced by people with HIV and others directly involved with them. Everyone who works on the magazine offers their services for no commercial gain.

It’s published by the hello gorgeous foundation, whose aim it is to normalize living with HIV by fighting stigma.

Launched in late 2012 and published four times a year, hello gorgeous is mainly distributed free of charge through HIV treatment centres in the Netherlands. We are delighted to present you with our English editions, digital compilations of translated articles.

Enjoy reading our English editions!


hello gorgeous Aids2018 Edition Summer 2018

hello gorgeous – English edition #3 – Summer 2018

In this special Aids2018 edition:
With an introduction by Sir Elton John

  • COMMUNITY RESPONSE
    Putting communities at the centre of the HIV response
  • LAWS AND POLICIES
    Making laws work for key populations
  • INCLUSIVITY
    Valuing every human life
  • STIGMA IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
    Building healthcare settings that are welcoming to all
  • and much more…
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hello gorgeous English number 2

hello gorgeous – English edition #2 – Summer 2017

In this edition:

  • LETTER TO MYSELF
    “Keep working on your health”
  • INTERVIEW
    “I never want to feel ashamed or guilty again”
  • PHOTO STORIES
    Déjà vu: Going back to “ground sero”
  • ACTIVISM
    Ashton Applewhite fights ageism
  • and much more…
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hello gorgeous English edition

hello gorgeous – English edition #1 – January 2014

In this edition:

  • HELLO HIV
    ‘I immediately sent everyone a message saying that I had HIV.’
  • THE HIV INDUSTRY
    HIV nurse Loek also has HIV.
  • DOUBLE INTERVIEW
    Veteran versus rookie
    GORGEOUS CREATURES
    Presenting… An ode to our beloved pets.
  • and much more…
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