Latest from the frontline

stories From suicidal thoughts to speaking up for young mums with HIV

For Vengai, a young single mum living with HIV, the birth of her daughter proved a major turning point and now she’s changing the lives of others as a mentor with the READY to Lead programme.

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stories “I’ve become more confident”: the plumbing course that offers a whole lot more

How vocational courses are helping vulnerable young people in Mozambique and Zimbabwe increase their employability, health and well-being.

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stories Maria’s story: “They have to see us as human beings”

Diagnosed with HIV at 18 and shunned by the community, Maria found solace as a mentee with the READY to Lead programme in Zimbabwe and went on to become a mentor herself.

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stories Community HIV health agents reach marginalised people in Mozambique

In Mozambique, our two-year Deep Engagement programme has changed lives with its focus on providing individualised stigma-free HIV services for LGBT people.

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stories Eswatini: ‘Is it a crime to love someone?’

In Eswatini, nowhere does the lack of respect shown to people because of their sexual orientation go deeper than in religious circles. Imagine then what would happen if a pastor himself was discovered to identify as bisexual....

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stories Nuro’s story: I am an example, I show them they are not alone

Nuro Amanula, a 22-year-old peer supporter from Mozambique, on why he is passionate about helping other gay men access lifesaving HIV prevention, care and treatment services....

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stories Advent of Change: the story behind the photo

Behind every photo in our gallery is a story on sexual health, and these stories are stories of change....

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stories From ‘enemies of the state’ to allies

In Zimbabwe, advocates from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities are fighting for – and achieving – the right to be consulted by the Government in policy making....

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stories Suna’s story: out and proud in Mozambique

Suna has embraced her identity as a lesbian with support from our Deep Engagement programme in Mozambique....

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stories Male sex workers and the fight for their lives in Malawi

Men who have sex with men and who are also sex workers face a double stigma. Aniz Mitha knows exactly what this means, because he’s lived it first-hand....

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stories Bakar’s story: the strength to be myself

How Bakar, a young gay Mozambican, takes good care of his sexual health in a country where stigma and discrimination can make it a real challenge....

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stories When the law is an ass: challenging the state apparatus in Nigeria

When Victor* was convicted for the “crime” of consensual sex with another man, after being unlawfully advised by a police officer to plead guilty, his human rights were abused on many levels....

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stories Innovation and peer support create change for LGBT people in Mozambique

In Mozambique, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people face deeply entrenched social stigma and discrimination. This stops many LGBT people accessing HIV and other health services....

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