LoveYourself Presents at the 23rd International AIDS Conference
LoveYourself joins the first ever virtual International AIDS Conference entitled AIDS 2020: Virtual from July 2-10, 2020. With …
Just Wandaring: Reasons Why We Volunteer with Francis Dacanay
LoveYourself celebrates its 9th anniversary this July. Truly, a lot has changed since its inception, with over 1,200 volunteers strong, and seven community centers nationwide. Volunteers are indeed the lifeblood of the organization, with their dedicated service and . The Wandaring Trio asked fellow volunteers on Facebook on what their top reasons why they stay active with LoveYourself. Special guest, Francis Dacanay joined the trio in sharing their sentiments for the organization. All of that while we guess what could be in Miss Wanda’s mystery box tonight.
Innovating in times of crisis: More initiatives – acXess and digital campaigns (Part 3 of 3)
To support iCON and SelfCare, LoveYourself also introduced the acXess program to ensure the continuum of care, especially among clients who obtain reactive HIVST results. Services covered include confirmatory HIV testing, viral load, and CD4 testing, and Hepatitis B, syphilis, and CBC diagnostic services.
Innovating in times of crisis: Giving virtual consultations (Part 2 of 3)
Access to a healthcare professional is another need expressed by LoveYourself’s PLHIV clients. This has become challenging with COVID, primarily because they are concerned about their susceptibility to COVID-19 if they go out, due to their immunocompromised status. While there is still no evidence to prove that they have an indeed greater risk of acquiring COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) still advises PLHIVs, especially “those with advanced diseases, those with low CD4 and high viral load, and those who are not taking ARV” to take extra precaution.
Innovating in times of crisis: LoveYourself sustains HIV services amid COVID-19 (Part 1 of 3)
Reduced mobility and stringent community quarantine measures in the face of COVID-19 pose a major challenge for HIV health service providers and facilities, including LoveYourself. Roughly 6,000 PLHIV clients rely on the organization for uninterrupted access to life-saving medication and other HIV services.
LoveYourself TV Relaunch: EXTRA LOADED
LoveYourself relaunches its YouTube channel with new exciting shows! Don’t miss out on what we have in store for you …
LoveYourself White House Continues Services in the Time of COVID-19
Restricted mobility in Cebu City due to imposed lockdowns has posed a real challenge for its residents who continually need to avail of HIV-related services by LoveYourself White House.
Lighting Up the Community
The fight on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues alongside the battle with COVID-19 as the nation observed the Philippine International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (PIACM) on May 17 for Light Up, an online concert ceremony.
Breaking Stigma with “My HIV Story”
To break stigma and discrimination, this year’s Philippine International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (PIACM) asked the community to share their distinct, and compelling stories of HIV online through a photo essay contest called “Light Up My HIV Story.”
Pia, Gazini and Catriona Headline the Country’s First Online AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Advocacy queens Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray will be leading side by side the first-ever online concert ceremony of the Philippine International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM) on Sunday, May 17, at 4PM.