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Hawaii, often considered a paradise (I came back from there right before fall semester started...they had to pry my clenched fingers off the the cabana posts but I came back) has regions that currently facing drug problems and because of the often unsafe needle handling practices associated with illicit drug use, the threat of HIV is as real there as anywhere else. Also as we have learned, HIV doesn't discriminate.
The Maui AIDS Foundation was originally founded to in 1986 as a resource for homosexual men suffering from HIV/AIDS but now is resource available to anyone in the Maui area to help them to "not only to survive with a debilitating and chronic disease but also to live with dignity, honor and respect."
Their webpage can be found at www.mauiaids.org.
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What else does this organization provide to the citizens? Helping them survive is admirable, but what if they need food or clothing? I would have liked to see more information about them on your blog.
ReplyDeleteI also found this organization. The organization is wonderful, with all of the support they provide. Housing, meals and even medical care is provided. I think it is great.
ReplyDeleteI think it is great that there is such an organization like this available to the citizens of Maui. I know in many Caribbean countries, pride and dignity is very powerful and men without it are prejudged and somewhat outcast from society. I can imagine Hawaii being similar to that.
ReplyDeleteEven all the way back in 1986 for an organization like this to even exist is rare and wonderful at the same time.