activism, advocacy

Nineteen years ago, I never imagined that I would one day have the strength to speak openly about my status in a leading HIV magazine. But here I am.

To share your story publicly, especially with strangers, is not easy. But it's powerful. Because you never know who's listening, who's waiting for confirmation that they're not alone...

When diagnosed, a person confides in me and trusts my guidance and love. I kill stigma one day, one person at a time. Doors are opening and I feel alive.

To my fellow survivors, advocates, and community members: keep speaking out. Keep demanding better.

When we, as a community, have access to support, treatment, care, resources, a stake in what actually happens in our lives – we can change the trajectory of bloodlines for generations to come.

He fought for all of us. For every person whose voice was being overlooked, Bryan showed up, spoke up, and stood in the gap. He was power, purpose, and love in motion.

If you truly hear my message, please share it, find any way you can to resist and fight back, fight for me, because when they're done with me and my community, they'll come for you and yours.

Every day is women and girls' HIV awareness day at The Well Project. But this March 10, we honor NWGHAAD by sharing with you a slice of our commitment to our roles, and to the HIV community.

People keep talking about how for South Africa this is 'only' 17% of the total HIV budget ... But it's not about a percentage of a budget; it's about the 8 million lives that will be affected by disrupted services.

Let's support local HIV action to continue bringing positive changes to our HIV communities!