From seven different countries of the Southern African region comes a unique collection of films. Positive, provocative, humourous, brave - unusual stories about how individuals are confronting their lives and how societies are having to change under the impact of HIV/AIDS.

The Steps for the Future video collection has emerged out of a collaboration of Southern African and international filmmakers, broadcasters, AIDS organisations and people living with HIV / AIDS who have united to produce high-quality, professional films.These compelling stories reveal the effect of the HIV / AIDS pandemic on the lives of individuals, families, communities and nations.

The films form part of a media-advocacy campaign which is intended to promote debate and discussion around HIV/AIDS related topics such as disclosure, discrimination, treatment and living positively. Diverse perspectives are presented through the eyes of a range of people and communities.

These unconventional stories celebrate the strength of the people who share and reflect on their experiences of HIV/AIDS. Steps for the Future not only challenges fear and stigmatisation with stories of hope, but also dismantles discrimination and ignorance by cultivating tolerance and promoting the belief that actually, life is a beautiful thing.