Once again this column has connected me, and consequently you, with a profoundly inspiring woman, Ann Njeri, a 29-year-old HIV/AIDS awareness activist and advocate living in Nairobi, Kenya.

Ann and her older brother were brought up by their single mom at their grandmother’s house in the village of Kianjege East.

Ann’s journey into the world of HIV/AIDS began in Uganda when she lost both a friend and a relative to the disease. “I became concerned about the people affected and infected with HIV,” she said.

SAN DIEGO – You can enjoy one of the hottest food trends – and some of the most amazing cuisine – and support HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs at the same time.

On Thursday, April 28, a gathering of some of the area’s most sought-after food trucks will gather in the parking lot of The Center from 5 to 9 pm as part of the fifth annual Dining Out for Life San Diego.

Each will each donate a minimum of 25% of their day’s sales to the event. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St., San Diego, CA 92103.

SAN DIEGO -- To raise critically needed funds for Being Alive San Diego, Integrité Salon has created a project called 10,000 Kisses.

The goal of the project is to raise $10,000 for the organization and to give customers and community members a way to support Being Alive and become involved in the community.

WASHINGTON - In observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) on March 10, AIDS United reaffirms its longtime commitment and diligent response to the epidemic's growing impact on women and girls in the United States.