Foreword: "HIV and AIDS have various implications on the life of individuals, families, communities and societies. HIV and AIDS are not ?merely? a health but also a development issue as they reduce chances for development and increase poverty. People living with HIV, households headed by women, elderly or orphans often have barriers to perform like others not affected by HIV and AIDS. Therefore they need specific attention and tailor-made responses in the different development sectors focusing on their needs, abilities and skills. One of the main pillars of Misereor?s work and its partners? in different countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America is the reduction of poverty and assistance of the poor and the marginalized. Misereor and its partners have to take HIV and AIDS into account in development projects. This document was conducted as a desk study for the revision of the Misereor guide ?Responding to HIV and AIDS – A practitioner?s guide to mainstreaming in development projects? (published 2010). It provides useful information and practical examples of such responses in the fields of agriculture, rural development, self-help and social protection. It aims to invite Misereor partners and others working in these fields to reflect on their current approaches and to encourage them to respond in their core business to the challenges brought by HIV and AIDS."