Pamela's story
Pamela first found out about her HIV status as part of a routine medical screen to enter the Royal Navy as a Nurse last year. She had never even heard of HIV and so she thought the doctor would just hand out a cure. She says that the reality about her status did not hit her for some time, until she decided to do some of her own research. She realized that she would need to change her attitude- rather than let HIV rule her she was going to take charge of the situation- and she has never looked back.
Pamela now campaigns on many levels for HIV awareness. She has worked for the African HIV Policy Network; she facilitates Living Well sessions for the NHS and she is a project leader with SPW’s Advocates for Action initiative. She believes passionately that young people should work together to end stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV. She recently spoke at the dance4life showcase in London, and everyone in the audience was impressed by her enthusiasm, positive energy and drive to make a difference.
