LETTER FROM SHAMIN A powerful action any young person can take is to say no under pressure. 15 years ago, I was discouraged to start LetsStopAIDS. I simply said no. 2019 marked our 15th birthday. And with 220,000+ volunteers and youth involved in our programmes, we’re too busy saying yes these days. We are so proud of our 100% volunteer-run team. 2019 was also about Personal Growth. We took time out to learn about ourselves and the foundation needed to be successful. We realized we were isolated and needed to network effectively. We hosted key global sessions, actively played a role at Pride and advocated for youthHIV issues locally. Simply put -- We have grown into a global organization. Our investment in strategic consultants, programme development experts, brand marketers and IT experts will shape LetsStopAIDS over the next 15+ years.
When we listen to others and realize that we each need to just be open, that’s when we begin to realize that “impossible” global and local issues become almost effortless. This report highlights just that. Success is possible with a limited budget. Finally, we call ourselves a charity because we are a global organization that focuses on meaningful relationships that truly act in the spirit of working with each other. I am a firm believer in teams that invest its passion internally to make a difference. As you flip through the pages, remember, all the smiling faces you see are the faces of LetsStopAIDS. Just imagine what else is possible when you invest in youth to end HIV. Love,
Shamin | Founder
FY2019 Annual Report 2020 Progress Update Purpose…....................................7 Impact…..................................... 8 Play............................................ 12 Progress ....................................18 Friends.......................................20 Financials..................................26 What’s Ahead............................28
