Life: The Positive Way (Stories from India)

I am not alone: Naresh's Story

In India, as in many parts of the world, a woman's increased vulnerability to HIV infection is largely a result of unequal gender roles. Male dominance in relationships, combined with peer pressure and traditional views of masculinity, often interferes with safe sexual practices. Thus, men are a critical part of preventing HIV transmission and protecting themselves, their wives and partners, and their families.

In this video series, Indian men share how their HIV-positive status has affected their attitudes and the lives of their families and friends. Each one highlights a variety of interrelated topics—sexuality, disclosure, masculinity, positive living, prevention, and more. The stories were produced as part of EngenderHealth's Men As Partners® in Positive Prevention program, which works in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to engage HIV-positive men as responsible partners in prevention. Each of the men has become a MAP advocate, working to help other HIV-positive people in their communities.

EngenderHealth is an international nonprofit organization working in 40 countries on HIV and AIDS, gender equality, family planning, maternal health, and many other issues related to sexual and reproductive health. EngenderHealth's unique Men As Partners® (MAP) program works around the world encouraging men to promote gender equality and health in their families and communities. In partnership with local organizations, EngenderHealth India adapted the MAP program for work with HIV-related issues among Indian men.

These videos were produced through funding by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The opinions expressed in the stories are of the participants only and not necessarily those of DFID or EngenderHealth. Partner organizations include the Gujarat State Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS (GSNP+), the Uttar Pradesh Network of Positive People (UPNP+), the Gujarat State AIDS Control Society (GSACS), and the Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (UPSACS).

©2007 EngenderHealth. "Men As Partners" is a registered trademark of EngenderHealth.

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• EngenderHealth
• India
• MenAsPartners
• MAP
• HIV
• AIDS
• HIV-positive
• gender
• sexuality
• masculinity
• prevention
• nonprofit

[cuteasian2007]

india has many AIDS

[varunwarun123]

Very impressive , Very good ....Life is the way we take ....HIV is no more death sentence ...Its like diabeties ...

[purespirit9]

You are on a mission for the Creator. You live it as an experience so now you must teach the protection to the youngsters who do not know about this disease called AIDS. God bless you and your wife. 5/5

[rohufish]

Such a lovely couple-real heroes!