Motherhood and HIV: Finding Support in the Family
This is the story of Nay Elena – a PLHIV, a woman, a Ripple Awardee, and on top of everything, a mother.
The TWINK-le in our Eyes Breaking Barriers in This is Me: Brave and Free!
The stars are certainly aligning! We feel the increasing support of the community as the Philippines’ first community-led multi-site HIV testing day on May 26, 2018 comes nearer. Two young souls shine brighter as they step up to let the world know about inclusivity, equality, and taking control of our sexual health – Elcid Lao, a professional sales representative and entrepreneur, and Aldwin Chester Amolat, a senior high school graduate from Malolos, Bulacan and a young HIV advocate.
The Wit, Charm, and Passion of This is Me: Brave and Free
Even more phenomenal people are coming together to support the Philippines’ first community-led multi-site HIV testing day on May 26, 2018! Meet the three witty, charming, and passionate men who believe in the message of self-care.
BEAR-ing it All for Visibility at This is Me: Brave and Free
More and more people are joining in to support the campaign as the Philippines’ first community-led multi-site HIV testing day draws near. Three bold men are stepping up towards a big change for the community.
Lean Love! This is Me: Brave and Free Couple Goals!
Meet Cyd Rodriguez and JR Hotohot, business partners in the fitness industry and gym fit models who share the same advocacy of spreading HIV awareness. They prove not only that they have the body that dares but a heart that cares. A hunky dynamic couple, Cyd and JR joins LoveYourself’s first-ever multi-site HIV testing day – This is Me: Brave and Free
Volunteer Spotlight: Stepping Up For A Higher Purpose
As it empowers more people to get tested for HIV, the organization grew the need for full-time employees to sustain itself. Some people had the courage and passion to take their advocacies to the next level and work in a non-profit organization while helping the community as volunteers.
This is Me: Brave and Free to Set Ablaze on May 26, 2018!
Join us at This is Me: Brave and Free – the first community-led multi-site HIV testing day launching on May 26, 2018.
Undetectable Equals Untransmittable: The Battle Against HIV
The effectiveness of ART in lowering the viral load benefits not only the PLHIV undergoing treatment, but also other people who are at risk of HIV infection through sexual contact and mother to child transmission. It is the basis of the Undetectable Equals Untransmittable (U=U) campaign, a significant shift in approach on how we deal with HIV. As crucial as it is to drive prevention, it is only half of the battle. As any battle would require, the soldier aka the person fighting for one’s own welfare, should be mindful of the discipline, adherence, and an overall improvement of lifestyle.
Atma-Prema, LoveYourself’s First Batch for 2018, Roars with Love for the HIV Advocacy
53 volunteers rounded up Batch Atma-Prema, LoveYourself’s first clutch of fresh recruits for 2018. Supported by the Australian government and in partnership with the Taguig City Government, LoveYourself embraces the new bloods in the fight against HIV and the stigma that surrounds it.
A Trans Woman’s Risk
The HIV and AIDS epidemic has long been attached to the LGBTQI+ community since the early 1980’s. As of December 2017, the HIV/AIDS and ART Registry of the Philippines has reported that 87% of sexually transmitted cases of HIV are men having sex with men (MSM).
Globally, there is limited data on the prevalence of HIV infection among transgender people as most epidemiological surveillance systems only ask for a person’s sex at birth, making transgender women fall under the MSM category. A meta-analysis by Baral and colleagues in 2013 [4] revealed that the average HIV prevalence among trans women in several North American, Latin American, European, and Asian countries was 19.1%, significantly higher than the general population. Other studies, found that transgender persons have higher risk of HIV infection than MSM.