Johanna Ncala and Terresa Frankenberg do Positive Heroes Proud on World AIDS Day 2012

Johanna Ncala and Terresa Frankenberg do Positive Heroes Proud on World AIDS Day 2012

Our two Heroes discussed the power in living openly with HIV, and the effect of stigma on our lives with the Dr Mol Show.  

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Siphiwe Ngamone and Pholo Ramothwala on the Dr. Mol Show: Simply Heroes.

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When bad laws lead to worse decisions ….

There is an epidemic of HIV, and with it an epidemic of bad laws — laws that effectively criminalize being HIV positive. At the TEDxSummit in Doha, TED Fellow Shereen El-Feki gives a forceful argument that these laws, based in stigma, are actually helping the disease spread. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0JDDyqtSVY?rel=0&w=560&h=315]        

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Positive Heroes on Hello Doctor!

Hear Brett and Busi talk about their Journeys! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4UtA–J6X4?rel=0&w=420&h=315]

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A Message from the Directors

We have achieved a lot in five years – and are proud of being part of a movement that has seen people living with HIV become role models both in their communities and nationally. Positive Heroes’ approach of solution-focused messaging highlights hope and decreases stigma and fear. With your support the charity has helped to […]

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2012: Consolidating the Core

February – December: Move! Magazine published six articles detailing specific challenges surrounding living positively with HIV including Healthy Nutrition, Pregnancy, ARVs. March:  Partner with the Metro South Education Department in HIV/AIDS workshops held at 12 schools that reached over 4,000 young- and 400 adult- learners and teachers. April: The Ultra Marathon Team run the 2 Oceans […]

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2011: Community and Connection

February – December:  Ongoing Campaign of Hope with double page spread articles on HIV, Stigma, Disclosure and Heroes’ stories appearing in Move! magazine – readership 1.85millon weekly March: Willie Robertson and Sue Wildish speak about Stigma at the Bergsig Clinic Annual HIV/TB Day April: UltraMarathon team run the Two Oceans Marathon and do extensive Media […]

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2010: From Strength to Strength

January – December:  Move! Heroes Campaign into 2010 – introducing a new Positive Hero to South Africans over a double page spread, every 6 weeks. April: The Ultra Marathon Team welcomes new members Barbara Kingsley and Kenneth Methula. They complete the 56km Two Oceans and substantial interviews in local Cape Town and national print, radio […]

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