Tag: HIV
The other side of Sir Elton John
Since SIR ELTON JOHN created the Elton John Aids Foundation 25 years ago they have raised more than $400 million to challenge discrimination against people affected by the epidemic, prevent infections, provide treatment and services, and motivate governments to end AIDS. It’s a remarkable achievement and we think the Sir Elton does not always…
Looking at HIV : Through Positive Eyes
Over the past decade there has been a major global photo-storytelling project by 130 people living with HIV and AIDS that successfully set out to de-stigmatize the disease. All of them have participated in workshops led by South African photographer Gideon Mendel, with photo educator Crispin Hughes, and David Gere, director of the Art &…
Garden of the Stars : a lyrical tale about an enchanting final resting place
Garden of the Stars is a beautiful lyrical film and is the story of the old St. Matthäus churchyard in Berlin-Schöneberg.. Well, more importantly it is the story of one rather extraordinary man who has made the place his home since he opened his Cemetary Cafe in 2006. Bernd Boßmann is a psychiatric nurse…
New HIV diagnoses in the UK drop by a whopping 73%
The UK Government’s Public Health England (PHE), has just released a new Report with some heartwarming good news. According to new data they have gathered HIV diagnoses in the UK have declined by by a whopping 73 per cent since 2014. In 2014, there were around 2,300 HIV diagnoses among gay and bisexual men,…
Cherrie Me & HIV : the uplifting story of Matthew Cavan, Drag Queen & Activist
When actor Matthew Cavan was diagnosed with HIV+ 10 years ago he felt totally isolated. He lives in Northern Ireland, a conservative and religious province of the UK which was way behind in its acceptance of the LGBTQ community let alone those with HIV. Supported by his close family + friends Cavan created Cherrie On…
