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‘I felt that I had no right to be alive’
Sofia* is 27 years old. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was transmitted to her when she was born, in Nicaragua. However, she says that her...
‘Without HIV, I would have been just another addict’
Miguel is 46 years old, and he is very aware of that fact. He’s asked, what gives you confidence that you will be able...
‘They say I came here for death with dignity’
Alonso* is 35 years old and the father of two teenage children. He is from San Sebastián, in southern San José. He is sitting...
HIV in Costa Rica, part 4: Alonso rises
Nervous? No question. Alonso* fidgets, both physically and verbally, as he shares the story of his life. He peppers his language over and over...
HIV in Costa Rica, part 2: Sofía comes out of her shell
Sofía is angry about the rampant misinformation about HIV that, as she looks back over her life, has made her feel so alone. (Read...
HIV in Costa Rica, part 1: Forty years on, still battling misinformation
Sofía* has been through unimaginable trauma in her 27 years, but one of the stories that, in the retelling, fills her face with the...
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Quick question. How much do you know about COVID-19?
We’ll take a guess: like us, you...
Does your business have its trademark registration?
If your brand isn’t registered, you're not alone. In a recent survey we conducted in our WhatsApp community...
Costa Rican fashion in search of sustainability: the story of Selfmade
The fashion industry is one of the world’s worst polluters. It is produced on a massive scale and in less than ideal conditions. However,...
Podcast: Will books about Costa Rica help kids read more?
Have you ever wondered why one book marked you more than others? The reasons can be many, but studies and experiences agree that when...
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‘I felt that I had no right to be alive’
Sofia* is 27 years old. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was transmitted to her when she was born, in Nicaragua. However, she says that her...
