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Raising HIV/AIDS Awareness: Still Going Strong

"One of the biggest things I have had to learn as a woman with HIV is that I am still strong, still empowering, and people will still love me." – Ze (H-I-V.net Community Advocate)

This June, we celebrate the resiliency, pride, and advocacy that make this community so strong. Living with HIV/AIDS is not easy. Through our interactions, we have seen how important it is to raise awareness that this community has come so far. Despite the stigma and barriers they continue to face, people living with HIV are still going strong.
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There are many ways to get involved in the community, support others, and raise awareness.

Enter the giveaway!

Enter the giveaway before June 30. We will randomly select 3 lucky winners to receive a self-love book bundle, each including 2 books:

Cover of Sweary Affirmations Coloring Book
Sweary Affirmations: An Adult Coloring Book With Empowering Affirmations And Sweary Humor, by Sweary Indigo

 

Cover art with flowers for Present Not Perfect For Difficult Times journal
Present Not Perfect for Difficult Times: A Journal for Hope, Healing, and Comfort, by Aimee Chase
 

Read more about the giveaway and how to enter!
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Share your thoughts and get an extra giveaway entry

Speaking out about your story can be an act of advocacy. What has getting healthcare been like? What was it like when you were first diagnosed? How has your life changed since then?

Seven lucky contributors will be randomly selected to win Present Not Perfect for Difficult Times: A Journal for Hope, Healing, and Comfort.

Share your thoughts in our story section.

Interested in submitting your thoughts anonymously? Click here for more info.

Get an extra giveaway entry!

Update your social media profile!

One of the easiest ways to spread awareness is to update your profile picture and cover image on social media!

Facebook picture frame

Add our custom frame to your current Facebook profile picture by clicking here and following the instructions provided!

Facebook cover image

Update your Facebook cover image and raise awareness about the HIV community.

To download the image on mobile:

  1. Click the image below and hold.
  2. When prompted, select either “Save Image” or “Download Image.”
  3. On Facebook, click "edit" in the bottom right of your cover photo and select the downloaded photo.

To download it to your computer:

  1. Right-click on the image below.
  2. Choose the option to “Save Image As.”
  3. On Facebook, click "edit" in the bottom right of your cover photo and select the downloaded photo.

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Come join us on social media!

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up to date on Awareness Month activities.

Be sure to stay tuned via our site and social media pages. We will be publishing content related to all things awareness, community, strength, and advocacy throughout the month!

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