This year was tough for everyone, we can all agree to that! I AM glad we managed to finish it and that, no matter our difficulties, we remained positive.
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Saturday 21st November 2020, as Global Ambassador of The Well Project, I had a time-out with young adolescent kids within and around the community.
I am exactly where I’m supposed to be on this day at this time. True or false? I’ve been through exactly what was written in my story. True or false? That day, 1,082 days to be exact, I got the exact news I was supposed to get that day. True or false...
U equals U is a scientific fact, The studies are clear, the science exact, It changes the lives of those who know, It reduces stigma and helps them grow, It's wonderful to know that you can not transmit, And all need to hear for everyone's benefit
As a result of COVID-19, the WRI 2020 efforts did not include an in-person meeting. Instead we developed women-focused summaries and key takeaways from AIDS 2020; developed The Well Project Leadership Exchange; created the Expert Consensus Statement on Breastfeeding and HIV in the United States and Canada; and began to create a multi-media showcase highlighting the work of the WRI over the last nearly two decades.
One of the most aggravating things to hear is, "But you only have to take one pill each day. I don't see what the big deal is."
The fourth in our The Well Project Leadership Exchange series features a discussion between our global ambassador and community advisory board (CAB) member Abosede Olotu and our board member Judy Auerbach, PhD.
First and foremost, I would like to say that my team did a phenomenal job in organizing and hosting this workshop, and I am extremely proud to work for such a prestigious agency that is doing such powerful work in the community. During this workshop...
I can't wait to share with y'all all the ish I've been going through! I'm not about to let 10 years of surviving HIV end with me just popping out the ground only talking about HIV.
Community Advisory Board members and A Girl Like Me bloggers Ciarra Covin and Maria Mejia featured in +TALK: Warrior Women
Yesterday as we celebrated World AIDS Day, I reflected a little bit on my own journey of having HIV living with me. I have been HIV positive for 5 years. I have been undetectable since I began treatment and have been fortunate enough to be healthy...
It is 1 December, WORLD AIDS DAY, and this year's theme is "Global solidarity, resilient services". The world has known a rough year because of covid-19. And this has sometimes made us forget about the fight to end HIV and AIDS by 2030. I would like...
Awwwww shit. Here comes the uncomfortable feelings. The ones that come when I don't have a man by my side. I'm going to try to explain what I'm feeling, which is hard because I don't really believe half of this mess. I feel good, for the most part. I...
Soy #MariaMejia. Estoy aquí como un ejemplo vivo de que el VIH / SIDA no es el fin! Estoy aquí para hacerle saber que podemos vivir con esta condición y aun así ser bella por dentro y por fuera!
Parents with HIV in the US and Canada must have access to information, support, and tools to make informed infant-feeding decisions. Sign on to a statement promoting progress on this issue.