Mariame Toure* spent her childhood taking medications without understanding why because her mother believed she was too young to be informed of her HIV status. As a teenager, Mariame began questioning why she had to continuously take medication; her mother only told her she had to remain on medication for life to avoid falling ill.
Adamu and his wife Lami hold hands in a loving display of affection. Gestures such as this, along with a willingness to listen to his wife’s concerns or participate in household chores, signal a shift in attitude by the 43-year-old farmer. A recognition that wielding power like a hammer over his wife and children undermines
These words reflect the aspirations of young women and adolescent girls participating in the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Hayatna (“our lives” in Juba Arabic) project in South Sudan. The project continues the DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS Free, Mentored and Safe) initiative begun in Juba County, South Sudan, in 2020. DREAMS, a public-private partnership of
