It means inclusion of people related by family groups as well as those who are bound together by mutually shared objectives. In turn, non-governmental agencies active at the community level should continue to express their needs to those in the international arena with the financial resources and influence desperately required to continue their work. International organizations often operate without the involvement of those working in the field or those who are living with HIV but these are the very people who have the greatest capacity to solve problems because of their experiences. Inclusion also implies inner security and a readiness to accept the diversity of human life. At a time of crisis and pain, the spirit of inclusion is the most basic building block of successful programme development.
Inclusion recognizes the fact that the best begins now with oneself and with others.
The pastoral care presence is part of the spirit of inclusion. For the majority of people living in developing countries, the recognition of spiritual life is not a conscious process. Spirituality exists from birth for the individual and is incorporated into everyday life. The Influence of Community HIV affects individual relationships as well as those of a larger community. It is a false assumption that all groups in Africa automatically function well as communities.