Charla Luz Educates Thousands on HIV/AIDS in Honduras

More than 8,500 people have been reached across Honduras by our Charla Luz HIV educational program, launched in 2013. Through skits and interactive elements, MdL staff and youth share accurate information about HIV transmission methods, treatment options, prevention options, as well as supportive resources and services. The program details the dangers of HIV stigma, the Honduran privacy law, civil rights of Hondurans living with HIV, as well as where people can access resources, such as testing and antiretroviral treatment.

The Charla Luz team has traveled throughout Honduras for presentations to churches, universities, businesses, and international groups. Charla Luz has been featured on Honduran national radio and broadcasted on national news channels. The work of our team has been recognized on a global stage, with a young advocate being invited to speak at both the UNAIDS 2024 Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, as well as the United Nations at their headquarters in New York City. 

In 2024, MdL received a $10,350 grant from our partners at Health Care Advocates International (HCAI) to expand the program and upgrade materials. HCAI is a Connecticut-based health and advocacy organization that serves the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. The grant has helped expand Charla Luz to new locations in Honduras, provide informational handouts and other materials for audience members, and create a video version of the presentation to reach new communities. Below is a short clip of our team presenting in English to a visiting immersion group!