From fear to hope in Thailand
Paa Aree’s husband died from an AIDS-related illness fifteen years ago. Being left a widow meant that she had to bring up her 6 year old daughter, Gate-see, single-handed. This was extremely difficult.
Nireekshana is like a family to me
Over ten years ago, a shy little boy walked into Nireekshana ACET’s clinic in Hyderabad with his grandmother. Sunny had lost his parents at an early age and now his younger sister was dying of an AIDS-related illness.
I'm able to face life and care for my children
When Meena was 24 years old and pregnant with her 2nd child, she was diagnosed with HIV. Her husband knew that he was HIV positive before they were married but he did not disclose his status to her.
Always a part of the family
The year 2002 has very poignant memories for Teen...
Rethinking relationships in Belarus
“ACET Belarus volunteers have been teaching in our school for a while now. I like the topic of relationships most of all. Just like many other girls I dream about having a family.
A life transformed in Zimbabwe
“My name is Nesta and I live in Bulawayo. I am 27 years old and a mother of two. I used to spend a lot of my time drinking with my friends and that is how I eventually started sex work. In most cases I would meet people who didn’t want to have sex with condoms.
My Life was changed by Sunday’s Story
"I first learned about my HIV status