"DRUG USERS ARE THE SOLUTION, NOT THE PROBLEM."


One of the reason we created the booklets was, to highlight the
importance of involving former and active Drug User but also drug
User in medical treatment as partners in health promotion. Drug
users contribution as knowledgeable and caring leaders, outreach
workers, policy advisors, key informants, client managers,
counselors etc. is evident from countries worldwide, including
China, Iran, India and even here in Malaysia. Even in countries with
extremely repressive policies related to drug users.

Meaningfully involving Drug User is also in line with the GIPA
Principle 'Greater Involvement of People living with HIV/AIDS',
especially for countries where drug users comprise a large
proportion of people living with HIV/AIDS. Involving drug users must
become more explicit.

Involving drug users presents a greater challenge than involving
people living with HIV/AIDS because people don't think they should
be involved. Drug users and sex workers face discrimination even
within the AIDS service community. Drug users can't get involved
without our support. On one hand, people who use drugs need
education and governments agencies and NGO's need to be educated on
the contribution drug users can make how to work with them.

It is clear that former and current drug users were the most
effective outreach workers. But the work itself put outreach workers
who formerly used drugs at risk of relapse. For this, the provision
of substitution therapy to outreach workers who want it should be
seen as a moral imperative by donors and organizations employing
them. Just as GIPA promotes the idea of making the workplace
accommodating for PWHA, workplace issues must be taken into
consideration for people who use drugs.


In addition, just as PWHA organisations have had an important role
in giving PWHA a voice in the decision making process and a role in
service provision, drug user organizations can do the same for drug
users and should be promoted and supported. It is important that
drug user organizations cooperate more with AIDS service
organizations, human rights organizations, harm reduction
organizations and others. Such partnership can both empower the drug
user organizations and sensitize other organizations to the needs of
drug users as well as the contribution they can make.


Pelangi Community Foundation
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10.May 2005


Contact: Rainer RotthoffPelangi Community FoundationPhone 019 743
7232rainersg@...  Pelangi
Community Foundation
Press Release
Kuala Lumpur, May 10, 2005:  Pelangi Community Foundation, a
Community Based Organisation for homeless people living with
HIV/AIDS, has published two booklets with the aim of equipping Drop
In Centre staff and all who work with street people with basic and
essential information on their work. The books were written by staff
of Drop In Centres and Drug User Organisations that manage drug
addicts and in some cases were former or present drug users. It also
reflects their actual on the street experiences. The staff and
volunteers are a part of a network in Asia and the Caribbean
(NGOforum,http://www.ngo-forum.net) that work with drug users and
which is supported by EC/DOH.
Drug addiction in Malaysia has hit an all time high, with an average
of 503 new drug addicts a year. In Kuala Lumpur alone, there were
188 new drug addicts (January 2005, Agensi Dadah Kebangsaan,
www.adk.gov.my).  It was also reported in a local daily that in
January and February 2005 alone, there were 1909 new cases. An
average of 32 new addicts is caught every day in raids on
entertainment centres and industrial areas with most of them coming
from the private sector.
The stresses of modern day life in the 21st century have only added
to the strain of this societal problem. Drug addiction is no longer
a `lower class' problem, but affects all levels of society. For
professionals that seek temporary relief in substances, such
dependencies may escalate to a downward spiral into poverty and
shame.
Both the booklets are in demand now as street workers and volunteers
at drop-in centres find them to be a refreshing look at managing the
centres themselves and also in dealing with the homeless drug user
on the street. The booklets explain the essentials of dealing with
the drug users on the street as well as at the drop in centre. They
also inform them of what drop-in centres should be like, as well as
useful tips on dealing with the authorities. These are very
important in controlling and reversing the rise of HIV/AIDS in the
world especially in Malaysia.
The books were funded by the European Community and supported by DOH
International, a part of Deutsch Ordens Werke. The main expertise of
DOH International is in drug treatment service provision and
supporting Harm Reduction. Drug use is affected by the economic and
social conditions of local communities and neighbourhoods. Drug use
also knows no geographical or political boundaries. Acknowledging
this, DOH International seeks to develop a network and partnership
with local non governmental organisations (NGO's) from Cambodia
throughout Asia and the Caribbean to Jamaica.
Pelangi Community Foundation was initiated by a small group of
individuals who decided to do something about a specific
marginalized group in particular need. The Foundation is a home for
people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) who are rejected by family and
society.  The Foundation ensures that necessary treatment is
administered and also ensures follow-up treatment with doctors and
hospitals. PLWHA are given a clean and hygienic place to stay and
nutritional food to assist in the recovery process. Pelangi also
provides home nursing care, Methadone treatment and runs a Positive
Muslim Support group. The shelter is provided for a period,
depending on clients' needs, their progression in health status and
the social reintegration process.
The Pelangi Community Foundation began in September 1998 with no
particular funding support and has largely depended on the goodwill
of individuals and the various groups like the French Community in
Kuala Lumpur, the Netherlands Embassy and Stiftung Umverteilen in
Germany. The Foundation has since grown, a reflection of its
relevance in serving the community especially a section of society
frequently overlooked and ignored- the homeless person living with
HIV/AIDS.
The booklets are available in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Translation work into the Mandarin language is in progress.

For more information, please call Rainer Rotthoff at 019 7437232,
rainersg@... or Brian Lariche at brian@... or fax 2284
9841

Hi there  ineed to be connected to all friend because im looking for a
girlfriend with HIV  hope you will help me thanx have nice time


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Town Hall Meeting
"Men of Color and HIV"

Keynote Speaker
City Councilman Philip Reed

Guest Speaker
Frank Oldham
Harlem Directors Group

Presentation by:
Robert Spellman
Gay Men of African Decent

Presentation by:
Leniene Miley
of
Prevention Intervention Strategies Targeting
Our Neighborhood of FROST'D

Date: May 25, 2005
Time: 6:00pm -8:00pm
Location: North General Hospital
1879 Madison Avenue
Between 120th and 121st Street
C level Cafeteria

chat room is alsways empty, pos people should try it sometime, i'm
always looking for someone to talk 2, thanks

just getting the word out about www.dcyngpozsocials.com.  3 years old
and 284 members strong and growing.

check us out!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/  lasvegashetropos  is a new group for
hiv pos hetros in the vegas area and all over the west,every one get to
vegas sooner or later lol.
  The group is moderated by me and I hope it will become a place for
people to meet and support each other

Are you failing your drug regiments and you are in New York?

The AIDS Clinical Trials Unit at Bellevue Hospital could help you!

Please call 1-212-263-6565 and one of the great staff members will
assist you.



Best wishes and good health

Robert Wolf Graf

This has been on my mind ever since I got back from the hospital. It has also
helped me to not be so stressed and or take things so personally when it seems
no matter how hard I try, I can't get through to people.

For the last few days I was in the hospital I had a roomate.  Recovery 4 months.
Poz female with a cell count of 44. I admit I couldn't offer much assistance in
the recovery part, but I spoke to her about her support system, etc. health
care, etc.

She arrived extremely week, walking with a cane very shaky all over and had been
loosing her balance.  I wondered why she didn't atleast have an IV hooked up to
her like I did.  And the doctors would come in and talk to her and when they
left I would ask how things were going, etc.  She was extremely vague with info
and I got used to that, but when the doc's said they were discharging her and
letting her go home.  I wasn't too cool with that.  Nothing had changed
regarding her symptoms and she was still shaky, confused and weak.  After severa
times of asking her was she okay with that. And she eventually said yes, I had
to let it go.

I thought when you go into the hosp one way you should be discharged completely
different or atleast have an idea of what is going on.

Upon her discharge, I had to assist her downstairs and outside to meet her ride.
She lost her balance and almost fell twice in front of the nurse who was getting
her papers together for her to leave.  I wanted to scream! But I realized
whenever I asked the girl if she was okay and was alright with going home and
she said yes, and wasn't ready to put up any protest on her own behalf.  There
was nothing I could do.  Absolutely nothing.  So I got my first lesson, as
surprising as it may seem.  You can only help people so much if they are not
willing to except the help/adivice.  Don't take it personally. (which I usually
do).  If she wasn't willing to speak up for herself my hands were tied.

Marvena







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I know between Chifu, Maishapositve and the rest of you we have some very
talented people with superb writing skills.


Marvena

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I'm back after a week in the hosp.  I have a lot of emails to catch up
on and sort through over 400 on aol alone. lol. Hope all is well.

Marvena

Four letters that make others speak with pride

Four letters that raise money that saves

Four letters that say wrap it up behave
But for many, these letters don't mean much
Doesn't mean they cannot feel that loving touch
Don't think about the life you could have had
Live life right now, love it so
And never believe it's your time to go
The Journey of Hope is a bus tour across America that promotes
awareness and sensitivity to children living with HIV or AIDS. More
than a dozen of these youths will spend April 6-28 traveling by bus,
making stops to speak to other teens. For more info on the Bus of
Hope
log on to www.denverpost.com
Others cities include Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and
wrapping up in L.A.
*Note: The bus is in Denver this weekend and will appear tonight at
Johnson & Whales Univ.


7150 Montview Blvd. @ 7pm.

Hi all,
     well i just wanted to know if anyone would like to give me some
advice,about 4 months ago i found out my dad had aids im am very close
to my dad and support him all the way.the problem is that about 1 week
ago he hasnt been wanting to eat much . sometimes he says he dosent
want his meds so we have to make him take them.i just wanted to talk
to someone who has gone through this or that i can talk to more. thank
you all for taking the time to read this .

Just thought I'd drop a line.  I haven't checked the group messages in a while,
but it seems like things are pretty quiet.  Has everyone been getting my
messages?

Hope to hear from you.

Marvena


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Greetings all,

I was on the conference call today with C2EA, it was very informative and I
think they are the org for us. lol.  What I mean is empowering people to be
self-activists.  and providing training for of us to come back to our
communities and promote awarness and have our own voice as Positive
heterosexuals, minorities and ppl of color and parents.  The training and
conference is free.  My plan is to go on May 2nd for Advocacy Training and
return later that eve or in the morning, depending upon how my funds are looking
to be paying for some hotel. lol.

Please check out the website and hopefully register or just sign up for their
newsalerts via email.  As always, keep in touch.

Marvena

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Adherence Program
New York City

Session 1-  What is HIV/AIDS?
Wednesday April 6, 2005  2PM-4PM
Fifth floor Conference Center  Section I

Session 2- How to prepare for Medical Appointments
Wednesday, April 13, 2005  10AM -12PM
Second floor Special Services  _Conference Room

Session 3- Learning about HIV Medications
Wednesday, April 20, 2005,  2PM - 4PM
Fifth Floor Confernece Center

Section 4- Peer Support Presentation and Activity
Wednesday, April 27, 2005  2PM -4PM
Fifth Floor Conference Center

Refreshments and Carfare will be provided for participants
To RSVP and for additional information CALL 212 423-4255

*Upon Completion, participates will receive a certificate and two
movie tickets

** You need not be HIV to attend these groups

***You need not be a client and or patient to participate.

WE WILL ROCK YOU!

LIVE Saturday, March 19, 2005 Fancourt, South Africa, Free internet webcast
of former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela's 46664 AIDS / HIV
Awareness - Africa concert.

Actor Will Smith will join Queen + Paul Rodgers, Annie Lennox, Katie Melua,
India and Arie who have already committed to perform for 46664. The event
will also showcase some of South Africa's premier artists including Johnny
Clegg, Black Sunshine, Mafikizo, Art Matthews, Danny K, among others.

Inspired by the vision and leadership of Mr. Mandela, 46664 was set up by
Dave Stewart, Bono, and Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen last year with
the aim of raising awareness of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, as well as
funds, to help the Nelson Mandela Foundation to initiate, develop and
support practical programmes for the prevention, testing, care and support
for those infected and affected by HIV / AIDS in Southern Africa.  The 2003
concert reached 2 billion people.

In line with the theme of World AIDS Day this year, 46664 South Africa is
being staged to promote recognition that women are now bearing the brunt of
the HIV/Aids pandemic. Recent UNAIDS figures show that in every region of
the world, rates of infection in women are rising faster than in men.



South African time below.

1. What time do gates open?
Gates open at 14H00.

2. What time does concert start?
Concert starts at 16h00!

3. What time does concert end?
23h00.


Tiscali internet services broadcast commitment story link:

http://www.thedevelopmentline.co.uk/46664mb/viewtopic.php?t=1312


Official Nelson Mandela Foundation, 46664 (his former prison number)
http://www.46664.com



Thanks,


William K. Mahler
World Media Host Org. CEO
http://www.worldmediahost.com
http://worldmediahost.no-ip.com:8000/listen.pls Streaming Radio.
Cape Cod, MA. U. S. A.

Due to the overwheliming evidence and facts regarding the growing
number of HIV/AIDS cases in the black community and "black americans
having the poorest AIDS survival rates of all racial and ethnic
groups". according to a source. I am attmpting to gather contacts
first via emails, then regions, (with the intent to expand to other
regions) to gather input and ideas from the African-American
Community regarding, opinions, solutions and discussions that
hopefully would lead to positive action.

Please respond with your email and city/state.

Marvena

Those of you in the New York area may be interested in this event:
The Asia Society invites you to a film and discussion:

THE LOVERS: THE VICTIMS
(Kamal Bahar and Mohammed Ehsani/2004/37 min./BETA)

AN IRANIAN FILM ON HIV AND AIDS, TO BE FOLLOWED BY A PANEL DISCUSSION
FEATURING FILMMAKER MOHAMMAD EHASNI.

Monday, March 28, 2005
6:00 – 7:30pm Screening and Program
7:30pm Reception

Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York City

The Lovers: The Victims takes an unflinching look at HIV/AIDS in
Iran. From the bedrooms of sex workers to the back alleys filled with
drug addicts, the film examines the spread of the disease from a
perspective that is frequently hidden in Iran. Mohammad Ehsani, the
director, will be in attendance to share his experience in making the
film. Following the screening, a panel featuring Ehsani, Dr. Kaveh
Khoshnood, Yale School of Public Health, Dr. Emran Razzaghi, Yale
World Fellow and former Director of the Iranian Bureau for Youth
Health, and Proshat Shekarloo, Asian and Pacific Islander Institute
on Domestic Violence, will discuss the multi-dimensional nature of
the epidemic in Iran.

Please join the Asia Society for a discussion on the status of AIDS
in Iran and on what can be done to help stop the spread of the
disease.


Made possible by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

$5 Students     $7 Member/NGOs     $10 Nonmember
Advance registration or ticket purchase is highly recommended.  A
credit card is required to hold a reservation. Please call the Box
Office at 212-517-ASIA, send information by fax at 212-517- 8315, or
email: boxo@...

Hello,

     I'm here for everyone if you need to talk!  I'm not HIVpos. but, i have
friends who are. I am always there for them.  And i feel as though i can do
more, and that is my being a good listener and a good friend. I hope i can do
the same for those who accept my invitation..
                                                                      Thankyou,
                                                                       A Friend,
Shanamarie

Zwitterion <zwitterion_work@...> wrote:

Im not sure why you did not Ask other Members here
first.

I am from Southern Africa, And could have told you all
this.

Even my best friends who have hiv, will not admit it.

What did you expect.





--- berrynice39 <berrynice39@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hopefully this message won't be too lenghty, but I
> am so upset right
> now and just needed to vent.  Let me explain.  As we
> all know, being
> HIV+ can be a very lonely experience and MOST of us
> would love to be
> able to chat with others who understand, maybe even
> find a
> relationship.  Well, four days ago, I posted a
> profile in a Group
> based in Africa.  Although this group is not a POS
> site.  Knowing the
> statistics, I went for it anyway.  I'm still
> chivering and astounded
> by the cold way I was received.  Four days my post
> had been viewed
> over forty times and yet, not one reply.  I'm not
> damn stupid.  I
> read the headlines billions and billions of people
> are infected right
> now this minute.  I only went in their looking for
> communication and
> friendship.
>
> I must add that being the type of person I am, after
> four days with
> no response, I called them on it and only one single
> man claiming not
> HIV+ had the courage to message me back.
>
> He said, I had courage because most people don't
> even want to know
> they have the virus not too mention letting others
> know they have it
> out in the open in a forum like that.  Well needless
> to say, I posted
> anotehr message after that.  I was very polite, even
> to my
> surprise.!  I stated, I guess it's where your
> from.......
>
> I did say other things too, but I was polite.  My
> intentions were
> when I went into this, I was hoping that someone in
> the shadows
> obviously would contact me, even if privately in my
> personal email.
> I no of two HIV + males here in the U.S. who both
> married African
> women within the past year.  So what's going on?  I
> go to my docs
> office and their are people who are of African
> origin who get treated
> in my clinic.
> There is also an Ethiopian man who admitted he was
> Positive, but has
> yet to say hello to me or respond to my email
> because I'm not
> Ethiopian!
>
> The dating site I'm speaking off boast of thousands
> of members!  I
> don't know about them, but to me that's means there
> are quite a few
> HIV+ African men and women on that site who hasn't
> told anybody!
> Well, well, well.  Wouldn't you Agree!
>
> Thanks for letting me vent.  I'll keep you posted,
> and welcome all
> responses.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

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US-based, US-focused advocacy group listserv.  I have found this to be very
helpful.  Agencies keep you up to date automatically via email with any and all
issues related to HIV/AIDS whether legislaion or Medicaid/medicare issues.,

Just send a blank email to aidsmarch-subscribe@... and approval is
quick. and that's all that is required.


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I have belonged to the group for a long while now...but have always just
lurked...but this post made me decide to post...

I have put ads out there...searching for friendship and hopefully something that
could end up in a relationship...I have some ads that have been viewed close to
a 1000 times and yet...no responses...once in a while on some other ads I will
get a reply stating that I am brave for including that I am hiv positive...but
that is about it...

I have been positive for 16 years...and my health is just fine...have never been
sick because of hiv...just the normal colds and flu during flu season...but I
get the impression from most people when you say that you have been poz for so
long that they picture someone on their death bed...

I have no real time friends...and as far as dating...that would just be
something that would be considered non existent...but I will continue to put in
my ads or when talking to people tell them that I am hiv positive...I guess in a
way I am hoping by doing that I will meet real people...and not people that will
run away...

anyway...hope everyone takes care...Ric n NWArkansas



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hellow i am a stright male with aids .
i do under stan what you are going through it sucks to the max .
the lonleness is the worst try a small town when people find out you got aids
you are treated like the pleg.

berrynice39 <berrynice39@...> wrote:


Hopefully this message won't be too lenghty, but I am so upset right
now and just needed to vent.  Let me explain.  As we all know, being
HIV+ can be a very lonely experience and MOST of us would love to be
able to chat with others who understand, maybe even find a
relationship.  Well, four days ago, I posted a profile in a Group
based in Africa.  Although this group is not a POS site.  Knowing the
statistics, I went for it anyway.  I'm still chivering and astounded
by the cold way I was received.  Four days my post had been viewed
over forty times and yet, not one reply.  I'm not damn stupid.  I
read the headlines billions and billions of people are infected right
now this minute.  I only went in their looking for communication and
friendship.

I must add that being the type of person I am, after four days with
no response, I called them on it and only one single man claiming not
HIV+ had the courage to message me back.

He said, I had courage because most people don't even want to know
they have the virus not too mention letting others know they have it
out in the open in a forum like that.  Well needless to say, I posted
anotehr message after that.  I was very polite, even to my
surprise.!  I stated, I guess it's where your from.......

I did say other things too, but I was polite.  My intentions were
when I went into this, I was hoping that someone in the shadows
obviously would contact me, even if privately in my personal email.
I no of two HIV + males here in the U.S. who both married African
women within the past year.  So what's going on?  I go to my docs
office and their are people who are of African origin who get treated
in my clinic.
There is also an Ethiopian man who admitted he was Positive, but has
yet to say hello to me or respond to my email because I'm not
Ethiopian!

The dating site I'm speaking off boast of thousands of members!  I
don't know about them, but to me that's means there are quite a few
HIV+ African men and women on that site who hasn't told anybody!
Well, well, well.  Wouldn't you Agree!

Thanks for letting me vent.  I'll keep you posted, and welcome all
responses.








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Check this out

Thanks for the response back sweets, check this link
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Im not sure why you did not Ask other Members here
first.

I am from Southern Africa, And could have told you all
this.

Even my best friends who have hiv, will not admit it.

What did you expect.





--- berrynice39 <berrynice39@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hopefully this message won't be too lenghty, but I
> am so upset right
> now and just needed to vent.  Let me explain.  As we
> all know, being
> HIV+ can be a very lonely experience and MOST of us
> would love to be
> able to chat with others who understand, maybe even
> find a
> relationship.  Well, four days ago, I posted a
> profile in a Group
> based in Africa.  Although this group is not a POS
> site.  Knowing the
> statistics, I went for it anyway.  I'm still
> chivering and astounded
> by the cold way I was received.  Four days my post
> had been viewed
> over forty times and yet, not one reply.  I'm not
> damn stupid.  I
> read the headlines billions and billions of people
> are infected right
> now this minute.  I only went in their looking for
> communication and
> friendship.
>
> I must add that being the type of person I am, after
> four days with
> no response, I called them on it and only one single
> man claiming not
> HIV+ had the courage to message me back.
>
> He said, I had courage because most people don't
> even want to know
> they have the virus not too mention letting others
> know they have it
> out in the open in a forum like that.  Well needless
> to say, I posted
> anotehr message after that.  I was very polite, even
> to my
> surprise.!  I stated, I guess it's where your
> from.......
>
> I did say other things too, but I was polite.  My
> intentions were
> when I went into this, I was hoping that someone in
> the shadows
> obviously would contact me, even if privately in my
> personal email.
> I no of two HIV + males here in the U.S. who both
> married African
> women within the past year.  So what's going on?  I
> go to my docs
> office and their are people who are of African
> origin who get treated
> in my clinic.
> There is also an Ethiopian man who admitted he was
> Positive, but has
> yet to say hello to me or respond to my email
> because I'm not
> Ethiopian!
>
> The dating site I'm speaking off boast of thousands
> of members!  I
> don't know about them, but to me that's means there
> are quite a few
> HIV+ African men and women on that site who hasn't
> told anybody!
> Well, well, well.  Wouldn't you Agree!
>
> Thanks for letting me vent.  I'll keep you posted,
> and welcome all
> responses.
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Those of you in the New York area may be interested in this event.

The Asia Society, China Institute, and the Committee of 100 are
pleased to invite you to:

Confronting the Public Health Reality in Combating HIV/AIDS in Asia

Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York

6:00 - 6:30pm  Reception
6:30 - 8:00pm  Program

A discussion on the importance of understanding the realities of the
public health situation in China in order to further the fight
against HIV/AIDS, with keynote addresses by:

Dr. David Ho, Director & CEO, Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center
Dr. William Hsiao, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University

Following the keynote addresses, there will be a discussion moderated
by Dr. Linda Distlerath, Vice President of Global Health Policy at
Merck & Co. James McCabe, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank will open
the program.

The public health conditions in Asia are often far bleaker than the
West is led to believe.  Those working on the ground in rural and
urban areas alike are faced with challenges every day in their
struggle to combat the spread of HIV and AIDS.  Foreign aid may prove
to have limited effectiveness given the current infrastructure and
institutional framework in China. At the same time, great strides are
being made at the grassroots level through local initiatives and
innovation. If a sustainable and effective response to HIV/AIDS is to
be put into place, there must be a comprehensive recognition of the
realities of the situation in Asia.

Please join the Asia Society, China Institute, and the Committee of
100 for an evening program to discuss how individuals, international
organizations, and governments are responding to the public health
challenge, and what more must be done in struggle against AIDS in
Asia.

Corporate Sponsorship provided by Standard Chartered Bank.

$7 Students w/ ID   $10 Member/NGO   $15Nonmembers

To register, contact the Asia Society Box Office at 212-517-ASIA, or
send complete information by fax at 212-517- 8315, or email
BoxOffice@....  Credit card required for advance
registration or reservation.  Cancellation required at least 24 hours
in advance to avoid charges.  Reservations that are not
cancelled/claimed will be charged.

Those of you in the New York area may be interested in this event.


Asia Society and Citigroup invite you to a lecture on:

Local Resources for Global Remedies:
Increasing Access Towards a Sustainable HIV/AIDS Solution

by

Dr. Krisana Kraisintu
Pharmaceutical consultant to ARV production in African countries
and former Director of the Research and Development Institute, Government
Pharmaceutical Organization, Thailand

William (Bill) Haddad, Chairman and CEO of Biogenerics, Inc. and Kevin Robert
Frost, Vice President, Global Initiatives at the American Foundation for AIDS
Research (amfAR) join Dr. Kraisintu in the discussion.

Thursday, March 3, 2005, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Reception follows)
Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York City

Dr. Krisana Kraisintu gained the title, "AIDS Warrior" from her peers for her
pioneering work and undeterred passion for producing affordable drugs to combat
HIV.   Dr. Kraisintu, a noted Thai pharmacist, is responsible for developing
several locally produced generic antiretroviral drugs to increase drug access to
an estimated 70,000 HIV/AIDS patients in Thailand and an additional 30,000
patients in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.  Despite global regulatory measures to
restrict access to low cost ARV in developing countries, Kraisintu continues her
work in Africa - the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea and Tanzania - to
produce affordable HIV/AIDS generic drugs for impoverished patients.


With certain products from leading generic drug companies withdrawn from the
global market, pending reconfirmation, the future of generic antiretrovirals is
at a critical point.  With now 95 % of people with HIV living in developing
countries, efforts for ensuring access to essential drugs is likewise threatened
through the WTO's Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
agreement used by pharmaceutical giants for their legal arguments to enforce
patent protection laws.  Drawing from her experience in Thailand and current
work in Africa, Dr. Kraisintu will address the challenges ahead for the
international community to provide access to affordable HIV/AIDS drugs as well
as the larger and more compelling issue of responding to human, social and
development needs.  She will argue for making public health a priority globally.

Advance registration is strongly recommended.
$5 Students w/ ID   $7 Member/NGO   $12 Nonmember
For tickets, contact the Asia Society Box Office at 212-517-ASIA, or send
complete information by fax at 212-517- 8315, or email
BoxOffice@....  Credit card required for advance registration or
reservation.  Cancellation required at least 24 hours in advance to avoid
charges.  Reservations that are not cancelled/claimed will be charged.

An Asian Social Issues Program and AIDS in Asia Initiative.  Part of the
Citigroup Series on Asian Women Leaders.


Seema Arora
AIDS in Asia Initiative
Asia Society
725 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021

phone: 212-327-9303
fax: 212-327-2280
email: seemaa@...

Just a friendly reminder that are chat server is still up and running
fine, even though our search databases are temporarily down (soon
getting a professional rackmount database server).

http://www.HIV-AIDS-Chat.com is direct entry for HIV+ people or you
can find alternates on http://www.13km.com (even download a software
for computer or stick to the web based non installations).

PS, sorry about not being a good monitor as of late. Had a baby and
been having many server overloads here distracting me! You can see
some pics of baby Ethan on
http://www.HIV-AIDS.Blog-City.com (he is HIV negative even though
parents are both HIV positive)!!

Help Save Medicaid



Contact Your U.S. Senators Before March 7th and

Ask them to Vote Against Medicaid Funding Cuts and Caps



What:

The AIDS Institute strongly urges you to make a phone call to your
Senators TODAY.



Why:

On March 7th, the Senate and House Budget Committees will begin
working on a budget resolution that will either protect the Medicaid
program or cut the program based on President Bush's proposed FY2006
budget. The President's proposed budget included $60 billion in
Medicaid cuts over the next ten (10) years. These cuts will be felt
at the State level, where program restrictions are already affecting
individual beneficiaries and front-line service providers.



You have the unique opportunity to make a difference:

Call your Senator Toll Free at 1-877-762-8762 with this message:



"I oppose a budget resolution that contains any cuts or caps to the
Medicaid program. Medicaid remains the single largest source of
funding for HIV/AIDS care in the United States and hundreds of
thousands of lives hang in its balance. For persons living with
HIV/AIDS, Medicaid's comprehensive, guaranteed health care is a
matter of life and death. Please do not weaken this vital program."



The time to act is now!



If you do not know who your US Senators are, go to www.congress.org
and type in your zip code. This will lead you to information pages
that include addresses and phone numbers for local district offices
as well as their offices in Washington, DC.



PLEASE CALL YOUR US SENATORS BEFORE MARCH 7th!



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AIDS advocacy work, please contact us at (800) 779-4898, or by email
at: Info@...



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community education. For more information, call (813) 974-2598 or
visit us on the web at www.theaidsinstitute.org

I'd like to know more about this side effect, but especially would
like to hear from guys who've developed the belly, fat pad on the
neck, the extreme vascularity, etc., how they've dealt with it, good
or bad, & the reactions of other guys. Thanks.

Any info on the "crixi" belly phenomenon? I'd like to hear from guys with it &
how they've dealt with it, good or bad. Thanks.


Barry Snyder
barrypex@...
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