Namur Entraide Sida receives award for supporting vulnerable people
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Residents of the Saint-Loup. François Bovesse district in Namur, Belgium, presented Namur Entraide Sida with the Paillard d'Or 2026 award on Monday.
The association, originally founded in the 1990s to address HIV/AIDS, now focuses on harm reduction for people struggling with drug use and broader precarity. About 50 people visit the association’s facilities during each session to access support, exchange clean equipment, receive medical advice, and connect with others.
The Paillard d'Or recognizes individuals and groups that uphold human dignity, rights, and fraternity. David Dannevoye, president of the district, presented the award, emphasizing the association’s non-judgmental approach to care. Namur Entraide Sida also conducts outreach, visiting people in Namur’s center and neighborhoods, including those living in squats or in prison, to help them regain access to healthcare and social services.
The association currently supports around 500 people annually, including approximately 100 new clients each year, and advocates for a supervised consumption site in Namur. Maxime Fabry, the association’s director, believes the award sends an important message, that everyone deserves a place in the community.
