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Shreepal Saptasagar, UNICEF India
"Compassionate in his commitment to the cause of children and AIDS, Shreepal Yamanappa Saptasagar works tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of both affected and infected children in Sangli, Maharashatra. A thorough professional, his enthusiasm shines in all his work.
Never loosing focus on the ground realities, he is extremely sensitive to stigma and discrimination faced by affected children and passionately advocates with the district administration and the community alike for evolving measures to fight them."
Novia Condell - Jamaica
Novia is a bright young woman who is dedicated to reducing stigma and discrimination and educating young people in Jamaica about HIV and AIDS. She joined UNICEF Jamaica one year ago as a Children and HIV/AIDS Specialist, bringing with her six years of experience in the area of behaviour-change communication and a wealth of knowledge about young people. Her work at UNICEF has been infused with youthful enthusiasm, energy and sincerity.
Thongdeng Silakoune - Lao PDR
Thongdeng Silakoune has achieved a lot in his life. He came from a distant island and is now UNICEF Lao PDR's HIV Officer. With his kind and sincere nature and formal training as a teacher, he connects with young people and communities. He brings joy to all the children he visits and helps.
Theopista Kanzayire - Rwanda
Theopista is a gentle, motherly figure to those she counsels and helps but she is also a strong activist on HIV/AIDS in Rwanda. A genocide survivor, Theopista is extremely compassionate and attuned to the discrimination that HIV affected children suffer. She brings a youthful energy to all of her work.
Elizabeth Mndzebele - Swaziland
Elizabeth Mndzebele has been an ambassador for Swaziland's health for over 40 years, pioneering the eradication of deadly diseases. A gifted communicator, she gives both intimate counselling and speeches to large conferences on HIV. She is dedicated to empowering communities so they can look after children and women affected by HIV/AIDS.
Persis Halley - Guyana
Persis Halley is a modest unsung heroine. A hard-working nurse for many years she is dedicated to helping those affected by HIV/AIDS. She is sympathetic and trustworthy and because of these attributes she is often the only person to whom women disclose their HIV status. Persis is known for 'always being there'.