Jesus taught with stories – I resonate with this. In my work , I have delighted in sharing stories to help people find their own truths. I find experiential learning a methodology which helps me connect at a deep level with people who journey with me as we explore themes of HIV, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Gender Based Violence and Sexuality Education. Here I seek to share my learnings rather than “teachings.”
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Breaking Down HIV Myths and Misconceptions
Our understanding of HIV transmission, particularly through sexual activity, is still clouded by misconceptions and stigma. The speaker in this video addresses one of the most persistent myths: the …
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The impact of gender roles on HIV vulnerability reveals an urgent and critical intersection of societal expectations, risk behaviors, and cultural norms. While physiological differences between men and women contribute to HIV transmission risk, …
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In a dynamic discussion about the intersection of faith and sexuality education in Africa, critical insights emerge around the role of religious institutions in addressing sexual and reproductive health. The conversation focuses on how churches and faith …
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Panelists shared what faith communities and faith based organizations should be doing differently to build bridges – of dialogue, exchange, mutual understanding, respect and collaboration at the #Faith2EndAIDS pre-conference of #AIDS2018.
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Panelists reflected, engaged and shared on what building bridges means for them and how faith communities and faith based organizations have built bridges for a better response to HIV at this #Faith2EndAIDS pre-conference to #AIDS2018.…
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John Blevins, Associate Research Professor from Emory University shared the journey of faith engagement in HIV and AIDS at the #Faith2EndAIDS pre-conference in #AIDS2018.
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1996 was the year when the fundamental calculations of HIV …
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Rev. Dr. Nyambura Njoroge, Programme Executive of World Council of Churches Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy, shared the role faith based organizations in addressing gender based violence through the #ThursdaysInBlack campaign at the #Faith2EndAIDS …
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