Join us in this insightful episode as we engage in a heartfelt conversation with our new colleague, Neil from Alliance India. In honour of Pride Month 2023, the episode delves into the challenges and stigma faced by gay men living with HIV. Neil, a resilient individual with 20 years of professional experience across different sectors, shares his personal journey of living with HIV for the past 15 years.

Through candid discussions, the hosts and the guest shed light on the prevailing societal prejudices surrounding HIV and the LGBTQ+ community. They explore the intersectionality of being a gay man and living with HIV, addressing the unique struggles faced by individuals in similar situations. This episode serves as a platform to challenge misconceptions, promote understanding and foster empathy.

Tune in to this empowering episode as we celebrate Pride Month and advocate for a world that is inclusive, free from stigma and discrimination!

Hosts: Arya Vatsa and Ashima Phadiyal

Guest: Neil

Join us in this insightful episode as we engage in a heartfelt conversation with our new colleague, Neil from Alliance India. In honour of Pride Month 2023, the episode delves into the challenges and stigma faced by gay men living with HIV. Neil, a resilient individual with 20 years of professional experience across different sectors, shares his personal journey of living with HIV for the past 15 years.

Through candid discussions, the hosts and the guest shed light on the prevailing societal prejudices surrounding HIV and the LGBTQ+ community. They explore the intersectionality of being a gay man and living with HIV, addressing the unique struggles faced by individuals in similar situations. This episode serves as a platform to challenge misconceptions, promote understanding and foster empathy.

Tune in to this empowering episode as we celebrate Pride Month and advocate for a world that is inclusive, free from stigma and discrimination!

Hosts: Arya Vatsa and Ashima Phadiyal

Guest: Neil

This podcast is produced by End AIDS India (Fundraising unit of Alliance India) to create awareness and start a conversation on gender-based violence, gender identity, sexual preferences and mental health.

In this episode, we discuss how Alliance India's Samarth project, which ensures confidentiality and sensitive handling of various sexual health related issues, offers community led HIV screening and treatment connections for the MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) and TGH (Transgender/Hijra) community.

Host- Arya Vatsa and Ashima Phadiyal

Guest- Rajiv, Mona and Abhishek from Samarth team

To support the cause visit https://endaidsindia.org/donate/