Mr. Rajiv Kafle, Former President, NAP+N (2002 - 2011)

National Association of People living with AIDS in Nepal (NAP+N) aims at uniting people living with AIDS from across the country to ensure access to treatment, care, support and meaningful involvement at all levels. Only few years back it was difficult for people living with AIDS to lead a normal life without a fear of discrimination. Today there are more than 100 groups led by PLHAs themselves across the country. Few years back access to treatment and care was a distant dream for PLHAs in the country. Now those who need treatment do not have to travel very far to get it. This is a result of the collective effort of all those who are working at different levels especially on the forefront of this battle against AIDS. NAPN looks forward to become the leader in fighting AIDS in Nepal.

Ms. Natisara Rai, President, NAP+N 2011

National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nepal (NAP+N) has been working for the rights of PLWHA since 2003.  Importantly: NAP+N has been advocating for PLWHAs treatment and care including raising awareness in community, national and international levels.
In the capacity of national network of PLWHA, NAP+N has been focusing to insure rights of all PLWHA in Nepal.  Due to limited resources, NAP+N have not been able to continuously meet the basic requirements of all PLWHAs.
Being HIV positive women, I am aware of the troubles women PLHWA face in day to day life. I would appreciate the help of all stakeholders including national and international communities to uplift the lives of PLWHA women and correlated issues. I hope by working together, we can ensure equity and meet the countries target.
Previous leader’s positive thought and support, women leadership has been accepted. I see this transformation as women empowerment which will be a model for social transformation.  I hope this transformation will tear down the ill thought and patriarchy society.