PhotoVoice Project

Sure! Photos are indispensable to talk about the issues, to raise people's awareness and to motivate people to act and make the difference. In 2009, British Council in Vietnam organized a HIV photo contest with the aim to involve young people in the fight against AIDS. I really want to show you the website of this contest, but unfortunately, the domain of the contest website has expired. However, this contest received a wave of support; I remembered there were over 400 photos, and many of them were amazing!

So now, my photos (of course with the permission to publish this). Here is a creative communication course for people living with HIV in Quang Tri.

Let's draw something...

Anh the result..

Tears...

And now, an event to educate street adolescent about HIV knowledge. We had a drawing contest for street teenagers as well as drama, music... Those street people are often categorized as one of the most vulnerable group to HIV. However, when I worked with them, drew and made a drama with them, I see that they are very creative, even talented. With a good care and support, they will surely thrive. Look at these photos:
 

funny...

Although photos, pictures, and videos are extremely powerful to help people had a closer view on HIV, there is a controversial issue: Should we use photos to reveal the identity of people living with HIV? Is it worth? What are the advantages and drawbacks?