Lora from northern Kenya shares that although she is HIV positive and was very ill, with her sisters' help she has gained weight and is now able to earn a living again by drying fish, though she remains weak. Sister Maria Antonia notes that the group of HIV positive people in Kenya are successfully employing others, challenging stigma, and providing a model of success for others living with HIV.

20. "I'm HIV positive. I was very ill but,
with sisters help, I've gained 15kg.
I'm still very weak so I'm in charge
of drying the fish. I'm so happy to
be earning a living again."
Lora, northern Kenya
“Being positive does not mean
not being able to work. This
group are so succesful they are
employing others, who suddenly
look up to them - despite them
being HIV positive - so stigma is
going down. It’s a real success."
Sister Maria Antonia,
Diocese of Marsabit

21. Photos by:
Alessandra Magri
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