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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Heads and Tales (Film)

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This series of short film clips on HIV/AIDS was launched by the Southern Africa AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) and Masala Media in June, 2002. Designed to speak to young people, the film brings to life the daily reality of HIV/AIDS by highlighting the trials and tribulations of youth in southern Africa who are infected or otherwise affected by HIV. Their testimonies are frank and open as they share their feelings, fears, and fantasies about HIV/AIDS. For instance, Chido dreams of seeing her mother survive HIV; Emma, a vibrant HIV-positive Namibian, encourages young people to act responsibly; and Romeo, a gay HIV-positive young man, has an open mind and positive attitude.

The aim of Heads and Tales is to destigmatise HIV/AIDS and help build understanding and tolerance. The films can be used individually or as a series to trigger discussion in different settings such as cinema, television programming aimed at young people, film exhibitions and screenings, case studies in training workshops, and school education.
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