This documentation project, supported by the Fred Gordin INSIGHT Memorial Fund, describes the development of Papua New Guinea’s HIV peer counsellor network, together with insights on the work peer counsellors do. Peer counsellors are also called ‘expert patient counsellors’ or ‘peer educators’, and are regarded as an important part of the country’s response to the HIV epidemic.

The document has been produced for partner organisations operating in Papua New Guinea (PNG), so that there might be a chance to further understand the potential of peer counselling supports in the management of HIV. For organisations in other countries who might wish to support the efforts in PNG, this document provides insights into the inputs and efforts required to establish and maintain a network of peer counsellors who work within clinical settings.