Good day, I am Khadija! I am 32 years old, and I have two wonderful children. In 2016, a tragedy occurred - my husband, having returned from labor migration, suddenly died from an unknown disease. It was a shock for me, and it seemed that the world had lost its light and joy.

Today, the technical working group meeting on monitoring and evaluation in the field of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria prevention took place. It was initiated by the National Coordination Committee under the chairmanship of the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population, Amirzoda A.A. The main goal of the meeting was to familiarize with the current progress and results of the monitoring conducted by community forces in Tajikistan, as well as to discuss and determine the next steps for the implementation of this monitoring.

Hello, I am Khadija! I am 32 years old and I have two wonderful children. In 2016, a tragedy occurred - my husband, who had returned from work migration, suddenly passed away from an unknown illness. It was a shock for me and it seemed like the world lost its light and joy. But fate decided to test me even further. After his death, I was sent for testing at the HIV Center, and it turned out that my husband had died from HIV and had infected me as well. I felt like my life was falling apart and I had the desire to give up. However, I decided to fight. I started visiting the HIV Center and talking to peer counselors who helped me overcome pain and fear. There, I met other women who were also living with HIV. Their stories inspired me and gave me hope for a better future. I became actively involved in trainings and support groups at Non-Governmental Organizations. There, I gained not only valuable knowledge about HIV but also found support and understanding. These meetings became a source of strength and inspiration for me.

In 2018, I had the opportunity to learn the profession of a tailor through a project. I eagerly embarked on the journey of learning about the world of fashion and garment creation. My perseverance and talent were noticed, and I started working as a tailor. With each passing day, I became better and better at my craft. My work was in demand, and I was able to provide a decent future for my family. I became confident and independent.

But most importantly, I did not forget to share my experience and inspiration with other women living with HIV. I tell them, "Life with HIV is possible! We are no different from other women. We have the strength and potential to be full-fledged members of society. Don't give up, fight, and strive for a happy and fulfilling life!"

Today, with a sincere smile on my face, I continue to share my story and pursue my successful tailoring business. My success story proves that life with HIV can be full of joy and opportunities.