In the final episode of season 1, Eric talks to Ismail Harerimana a young man from Uganda. The co-publisher of a magazine, Kigezi Teens, Ismail stands out with his personal style and passion for supporting young people. But he did not always see himself as a media mogul. Ismail talks to Eric about his early dreams of joining the military and how learning about his HIV status closed this door. He shares how he reinvented his future, finding a way to serve his country in a different way.

Learn more about Ismail at https://pedaids.org/2024/12/20/a-change-of-plans/.

Learn more about Kigezi Teens: https://www.facebook.com/kigeziteenmagazine/.

In this episode, Eric talks to Elina Mwasinga a young woman from Malawi who is dedicated to seeing an end of HIV for all people, no matter where they live. When Elina was growing up in the 1990s, HIV was destroying communities. There was no treatment, cure, or hope. Today, HIV is no longer a death sentence thanks to advances in treatment, but still incurable. Elina shares how she has been fighting in Malawi and at the global level to ensure a cure for HIV is possible and accessible for everyone.

Get to know Elina more at https://pedaids.org/2024/11/12/hope-for-a-cure/

In this episode, Eric talks to Jane Emmanuel a young mother and community advocate from Tanzania. Jane took on the role of teacher when she was teenager, acting as peer leader who educated other people living with HIV about what was possible. She knew the science and confidently shared how easy it is for women living with HIV to have HIV-free children. But that perspective shifted when she had her own daughter. Jane shares her lived experience of having a child, what motherhood means, and how this has transformed her outreach.

Learn more about Jane at https://pedaids.org/2024/11/05/a-mother-on-a-mission/