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World AIDS Day 2013: Stories of hope

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The Farm Radio Weekly team bids you a very warm welcome. In issue #270 we highlight stories of Africans living with, or protecting themselves against, HIV and AIDS.

Women in Cameroon are being targeted in the hairdressing salons across the country. But this story is about protection, not danger. Stylists like Nathalie Kemmogne are showing their clients how to use the female condom, and offering women the chance to take their own safety into their own hands.

Supplies of antiretroviral drugs in Zimbabwe are often limited, and rural people are particularly affected by the shortfalls. Some farmers have responded to this situation by growing a wider variety of vegetables to eat at home, as a way of boosting their immunity.

High levels of dietary protein are regarded as essential for those living with HIV and AIDS. But meat and fish, both excellent sources of protein, are expensive. A community-based project in Liberia has begun to address this situation. A fish farm near Monrovia is providing fresh fish for the tables of those living with HIV, and offering them employment at the same time.

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We wish you a healthy and happy week,

-             the Farm Radio Weekly team


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