The No Shame About Being HIV Positive campaign, a project of Rise Up To HIV, launched in January of 2013. This campaign quickly grew to over 400 photos accompanied by testimonials by people living with HIV and AIDS and our allies; see how you can join the campaign!
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 23, 2013
The campaign was readily featured by major HIV/AIDS social media outlets like The Body, Huffington Post, Poz Magazine, Positive Aware, Positive Lite and others.
“By showing our faces, sharing our experiences, letting people know there is nothing to be ashamed of, we affirm ourselves as human beings with dignity, and we call attention to a disease that needs not be there; says Mario Ferri long term survivor of HIV”
The campaign has served as a source of inspiration and as a launching platform for many HIV/AIDS advocates and activists all across the globe. This Summer of 2013, we are accepting photos and stories to be featured in the follow up campaign titled “The Summer of No Shame About Being HIV Positive”. Goals of the campaign are to help reduce stigma and fear, educate, and inspire others to share their experiences, strengths and hope while LIVING with HIV/AIDS. We are also interested in developing a more permanent online tribute to those who have participated and to the overall HIV/AIDS Movement (name of project TBA).
Driven by people living with HIV/AIDS and our allies in the cause the campaign is harnessing the power of social media, which allows communities of people impacted by HIV to share their stories with all of us regardless of our status. “Understanding that someone who is HIV+ is living next door, teaching our children or is our relative or partner is still difficult for some folks. Let’s work towards ending the stigma of HIV and work towards building a more cohesive world” says Kevin Maloney Founder of Rise Up To HIV and the No Shame About Being HIV Positive Campaign.
How to join the campaign:
1) E-mail your photo and story (e mail on right side of press release)
2) Or visit the page of the campaign and message the page with your photo and story http://www.facebook.com/riseuptohivandhcv
What is HIV/AIDS Related Stigma?
HIV/AIDS-related stigma refers to prejudice, negative attitudes, abuse and maltreatment directed at people living with HIV and AIDS. The consequences of stigma are wide-ranging: being shunned by family, peers and the wider community; poor treatment in health care and education settings; erosion of rights; psychological damage; and has an overall negative effect on the success of HIV testing and treatment.
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Rise Up To HIV is a volunteer grassroots movement blazing a trail in social media with it's commitment to highlighting relevant news stories and showcasing individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS in communities across the globe.
Mission
To educate, inspire, empower, advocate, network and partake in social change through unilateral and collaborative social media efforts of organizations, PLWHA, and our supporters with diverse backgrounds from all over the world.
Vision
To create positive change for individuals, families and communities through an army of compassionate individuals and organizations with a goal of reducing stigma as we march towards the cure for HIV/AIDS.
About the Founder:
Visit http://www.riseuptohiv.org/about-the-founder/.
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