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Feb 8, 2011
"'Tis not enough to help the feeble up, but to support them after." --William Shakespeare
Removing Stigma One Idli At A Time
A small idli shop in south Tamil Nadu, India, is the talk of the town. At daybreak, people crowd around to buy idlis and dosas from two women who are HIV positive. Despite the stigma of HIV/AIDS in their town, the customers are aware of their condition and continue to patronize their shop. With community support, Vijayarani and Sumathy have overcome the devastating news, "look as healthy as any woman in our village and we have a successful business."
BE THE CHANGE
Reflect on stigma you've overcome. What helped you along the way?
