Wow, the HIV/AIDS conference that I’ve coordinated for 5 NGOs is turning out to be amazingly fruitful! (a sixth NGO will join tomorrow for the financial and grant management seminar).
Two organizations presented tonight on their HIV prevention education projects, outreach programs to exploited women forced into prostitution and migrant construction workers (potential clients of these women) and to county level doctors and health professionals. I was duly impressed. I have seen both of these programs in person over the last two years, and they are pioneering and well-run, but tonight, to hear of the tremendous progress and lessons learned has been gratifying to say the least.
I’ll write again soon.
Peace,
Sylvia
Sylvia Yu Friedman & Matthew Friedman 
You’re an incredibly inspiring person, Sylvia. Thank you for everything you do.
Thanks Lauren for your very kind words. I don’t feel inspiring always and it was only till I wrote this blog that I realized that I have a pretty interesting life! I have met some incredible Chinese NGO workers and heroes in the last week. I think they’ll inspire you even more. Blessings! s