I am more compelled to honor WAD while living in Sofala Province, Mozambique
where the HIV prevalence rate is 26.5%. That means more than 1 in 4 people are infected with HIV, including children who get it from their HIV positive mother.
Many in the community came together to say, “Contra Sida em Sena,” which means “Against AIDS in Sena.” One of the more inspiring moments of the morning was a dramatization done by local youth (Peer Educators). They portrayed a family introduced to HIV through the father’s infidelity and the negative ramifications of certain cultural practices for those with AIDS. They managed to put some humor into the skit (for example the traditional healer was a man, but played a woman). I think this is the start to some good conversations.
