Mothers Helping Mothers Fight HIV

Discover how a groundbreaking initiative is transforming HIV care in sub-Saharan Africa through this 23-minute TED talk. Learn about mothers2mothers, an extraordinary network of HIV-positive women created by Mitchell Besser to address the shortage of medical professionals in the region. Explore how this peer support system is changing and saving lives by empowering mothers to help other mothers fight HIV. Gain insights into the challenges of HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa and the innovative approach of enlisting patients to become part of the solution. Understand the impact of community-based support in areas with limited access to healthcare and how this model could potentially be applied to other health crises.