Coming Home Photo Essay Update

Coming Home… Fighting AIDS with Culture A Photo Essay Inbluewaters Films Spring 2009

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object], Coming Home... Fighting AIDS with Culture Running time 103 minutes  Color  2009

The Caribbean ,[object Object],The natural beauty, tranquility and harmony in diversity found in the Caribbean, makes it one of the true "Garden of Edens” on the planet. But like anywhere else, the region does have its challenges…

The Caribbean & HIV In 2007, the population in the Caribbean was 32,024,000. The UNAIDS informed that by the year 2020, HIV/AIDS may cause 75% of deaths in the region. The Caribbean is the second-most affected region for HIV/AIDS in the world, next to Sub-Saharan Africa. Among adults aged 15–44, AIDS has become the leading cause of death. HIV transmission occurs largely through heterosexual intercourse. With two thirds of AIDS cases in this region attributed to this route, women are most at risk. Trinidad & Tobago, like the rest of the Caribbean is a very religious and traditional society. This sometimes creates contradictions and at times poses a challenge to the fight against HIV/AIDS - this is one of the themes in Coming Home …

[object Object],Participants Izola Garcia is the country representative for UNAIDS, which has its headquarters in Trinidad & Tobago. She lays out the official position/policy for fighting the epidemic. One of the tools employed in the fight against the virus has been the use of popular artists to promote condom use.

[object Object],[object Object],Participants In the film, Fay-Ann and Bunji both step up as role models and take a rapid HIV test, and get their results on camera!

[object Object],[object Object],Participants Ancil Henry gives powerful testimony throughout the film about being HIV positive to a group of student technicians. His charismatic delivery is honest, educational and punctuated with humour. proper use of condoms, giving out samples and other STD, HIV/AIDS educational materials to the public.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Cultures There are just under 300,000 Catholics in Trinidad & Tobago. Roman Catholics make up the largest religious group in the nation, at 29% of the population. Father Harvey of the Rosary Catholic Church

[object Object],[object Object],Cultures Pundit Sat Maharaj - a Pundit is a spiritual leader in the Hindu faith. Satnarayan Maharaj, leader of the Sanatan Dharm Maha Sabba Hindus teach that it is better to wait until marriage before sex. However, many youth admit to the challenges of abstinence.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Cultures Tefre and Alexis, two Boboshanti youth share their experiences of practicing their culture, and the challenges of HIV/AIDS facing their generation.

[object Object],[object Object],Cultures ORISHA An Orisha (also spelled Orisa or Orixa) is a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of Olodumare (God) in the Yoruba spiritual or religious system (Olodumare is also known by various other names). Traditional beliefs and practices such as the Orisha at times can pose a challenge to the fight against HIV/AIDS.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Cultures The National Programme, headed by the NACC amps up its prevention, awareness and educational messages during the Carnival season.

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