Of women and miracles

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we pay tribute to the women who, despite staggering odds, were able to raise themselves up and become productive members of society. We feature one such amazing woman who was able to take her life back from the scourge of HIV/AIDS given the right incentive and a nudge in the right direction. This is her story:

“I was at the point of wanting to kill myself,” said Blessing (not her real name as she wanted to remain anonymous), as tears gathered at the corner of her weary eyes. “It seemed that the world was against me: I was positive for HIV/AIDS, my husband had left me, and my community shunned me,” she related as she looked away trying to hide her shame. Read more »