In the world of HIV/AIDS, communications is vital. In many communities, often the initial reaction is to say, “we do not have any men who have sex with men; we do not have any men who visit prostitutes; and, we do not have any HIV/AIDS.” Reality is a bit different than the words. Today, according … Continue reading
Category Archives: HIV/AIDS
If you know the Reality … You know the Answers
African truths and African realities drive countless people to change the dynamics on the ground to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic. With more than 12 million orphans in Africa and 2.3 million orphans alone in Kenya, selfless people faithfully keep sending messages out for help though sometimes like mute SOS machines desperately hoping someone will understand the … Continue reading
DC – Highest Rate of HIV Infection in the USA
Now, another question: What would you do with 500 condoms? Well, I put out a hurricane lamp vase filled with condoms on my coffee table at home for every friend and visitor to take some home. Okay that created a few uncertain nervous chuckles from friends. On the other hand, the maintenance men demanded long … Continue reading
Traveling to Chicago with Condoms? Think again.
I was organizing a benefit campaign for an AIDS orphans foundation. Our first benefit was launched in DC with Congressman Jim Leach (R-Iowa) (retired now) as our keynote speaker. Since he was the initiator for what was to become known as PEPFAR – this was an important first step. In addition to Albert Uster Imports … Continue reading
Condoms in Nepal
I arrived in Nepal after a couple of weeks in Tibet. Contrary to the peaceful meditative lifestyle in Tibet, I was greeted by intense chaos, colors and noise. Children fluttered around insisting on carrying my luggage. A welcomed voice broke through the motion of people, “Hello, my name is Probin. Welcome to Nepal. Come this way to … Continue reading