702 presents... The Moth Podcast

A Programe Assistant supporting the Research & Strategic Information department at LVCT Health, Alila (not her real name) grew up in Nakuru, Kenya and currently lives in Nairobi. She recently graduated from The Moth Global Community Program and is thrilled to be back in Johannesburg. Duration: 9'31"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/list

This former nurse now works for an NGO which she founded in 1995. Currently she is writing a book on stories she collected from grandmothers who lost all or almost all their children at the peak of HIV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 29 year old advocate for HIV prevention has been working for the integration of pre-exposure prophylaxis among HIV prevention options for young girls, women and other key populations. She resides in Lusaka and has been working in the community since 2011 and has a great passion for creating change for young girls and women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Se

This three time award winning, semi-professional filmmaker and social activist uses the power of film to address issues affecting young people, marginalized communities and marginalized individuals. He is currently based at Jhpiego in Lesotho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HIV Counselor and new mother Connie Mudenda learns firsthand what it feels like to wait for a infant’s test results. Connie Mudenda is a (RED) Amabassador and AIDS activist. She is HIV-positive, and living proof of the tremendous power of anti-retroviral meds, known as ARVS. In the 1990s, Connie lost all three of her children to AIDS. She had not

A young man dreams of an iron roof for his family.  James Kassaga was raised in rural Western Uganda and now partners with secondary schools in Uganda to provide leadership development for youth. He says he has dreams of one day serving his country in a way that gives each and every Ugandan a fairer shot at life. Duration: 8'15" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

A Nigerian man tells a bold truth on live television.  Bisi Alimi was born and raised in Nigeria, and runs the Bisi Alimi Foundation – a foundation committed to improving the lives of sexual and gender minorities in Nigeria. Duration: 13'31"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.