Glengyl Umali's Page

Motto:

As long as society is anti-gay, then it will seem like being gay is anti-social. The key to live harmoniously in this world is to live life with high respect on Multi-cultural diversity and we can celebrate our differences in a peaceful ways..

My mission/s in life and my vision/s of the world:

a world free from stigma and ill-criticism about HIV and AIDS.

Sex and Sexual/Gender Orientation

Male, Gay

Relationship Status:

Single

Date of Birth:

September 30, 1984

Age:

24

Place of Birth:

Iligan City

Current Location:

Iligan City

More About Me:

I work as a Director of a special programme which entails the cross-cutting issues on Health and HIV/AIDS. which we establish a programme integrated approach namely BUHAY: An HIV/ AIDS Education and Prevention Programme. BUHAY also serves as the member of the Board of the Iligan HIV and AIDS Network

If I know anyone who is HIV+:

Yes

My feelings towards people living with HIV (PLHIV):

friends and should be threated as equal and as normal.

If I've tried taking an HIV Antibody Test:

No

If I would like to know my HIV status, and why:

Yes

MY COMMITMENTS: What I can contribute to STOP AIDS and make a difference in this world:

through Education campaign, one thing that lacks in this wide wide world is the power to take step and listen to the issues which are becoming relevant nowaday.. taking part means awareness and vigilantism

My ideas or opinions about Republic Act 8504:

it is a protection for the PLHIV, yet some provisions needs to be implemented and respected well especially in workplace acceptance and equal treatment. for me it is still yet to be reinforce to ensure total protection of PLHIV.

Name of the organization that I am working with:

Grassroots Democracy Institute and Resource Center, Inc.

My position and role in the organization:

Head of Special Programme

Programs or projects for HIV & AIDS and young people in my organization:

HIV / AIDS Awareness Campaign
Education and Prevention Programme
STI/HIV AIDS Counselling
HIV and AIDS Workplace Policy Programme

My work and involvement on HIV and AIDS:

I have been supporting a friend positive, and networking with youth and student in universities as to awareness campaign

Trainings, seminars, workshops and conferences on HIV and AIDS that I attended:

STI, HIV and AIDS Counselling Skills Training
Roundtable Discussion on HIV and AIDS Workplace Policy Programme

Role at YAFA

YAFA 30+/Supporter

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