Much as I welcome the existence of non-government organizations (NGOs) dedicated to raising HIV awareness and helping stem the increase in HIV cases in the country, I can't help but be disappointed how personal interests, even egos, get in the way of coming up with a united front on the issue.
I'm talking of the feud between two famous groups that are separately engaged in the HIV and Aids campaign. They'd come up with separate projects aimed at keeping the number of HIV cases in the country from reaching epidemic proportions.
From where I sit and after learning the respective sides of the 2 groups from people I know who are members of the two organizations, it is saddening to know that instead of working together so as to make their campaign more effective and wide-reaching, differences on how a project should be taken, personal issues, and pride are the obstacles to reaching that goal.
If only they'd realize that lives are at stake and they should unite to make sure that there are no more new cases of HIV infection and deaths due to HIV-related complications, then that would be such a welcome development.
hala may Feud po ba? parang kilala ko ang mga NGOs na to...
ReplyDeleteif the NGOs i'm referring to are the same ones you have in mind - yes, they have a feud. a silent one, at that. and it's very sad how they let their egos and selfishness get the best of them instead of helping plhivs together.
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