World AIDS Day Celebrations
"The HIV team and I took a break from our normal schedule and made the two-hour drive to Kinango to take part in the community AIDS Day celebrations.
It was a great day full of dancing, singing and dramas, all performed by people from the local community. Each performance contained a message about HIV and AIDS. My favorite performance came from a men’s group that wore imaginative costumes and performed a number of dances, including one of a man playing a woman giving birth! There was also a drummer who was able to carry his huge drum using just his mouth!
It was great to see the topic of HIV being addressed with refreshing positivity and enthusiasm. People living with HIV in this community face an ongoing battle with stigma and discrimination. Days like this are so important to raise awareness and encourage the community to support and accept each regardless of whether they are living with HIV."
Katy Talbot
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