Herb Ritts

12 cities over 12 years. The latest installment of introduces the Seattle-based artivists will tell their powerful stories at the Gates Foundation Discovery Center several times a week virtually.

Through Positive Eyes: My Photo, My HIV Story features photography, stories, sculpture, and video created by people living with HIV/AIDS in cities across the world. In each city, a photography and storytelling workshop is conducted, putting cameras in the hands of people most deeply affected by HIV. Combined, these works show a broad picture of the epidemic and coalesce around a belief that challenging stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS is one of the most effective methods for combating the epidemic.

Through Positive Eyes: living with HIV and Aids - a photo essay These photographs and stories were produced by people living with HIV and Aids coming out of a five-month workshop designed to help confront the stigma associated with the illness

On this December 1st, World AIDS Day and Giving Tuesday, we remember those we lost and know there is still much work. In keeping with Herb’s commitment to matters connected with HIV/AIDS the Foundation continues its support and encourages you to applaud just a few of the many organizations working to make a difference in the lives of so many including: