Jane Emmanuel has been an activist, volunteer, teacher, and friend. But her newest title, mother, has transformed her life.
As peer supporter, she spent years helping other young women navigate their HIV status. But when she became pregnant with her own daughter, she had to put her knowledge to the test. Now she shares her lived experience to help other women have HIV-free children and thrive in motherhood.
Jane Emmanuel at age 21 when she was a peer educator, CAYA member, and activist. On the right is Nuru Ngailo, CCAO for EGPAF-Tanzania. Eric Bond/EGPAF 2020
Jane Emmanuel with Nuru Ngailo, CCAO for EGPAF-Tanzania. Eric Bond/EGPAF 2020
Jane was part of a group of young people who met at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to support each other. Eric Bond/EGPAF 2020
Jane Emmanuel at the records office at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital where she works as a community health volunteer. Photo by M Morris/EGPAF 2023
Obsessed with fresh squeezed juice, Jane’s daughter Odessa enjoys lunch. Eric Bond/EGPAF 2022
Jane and Odessa. Eric Bond/EGPAF 2022
Jane and Odessa say goodbye to EGPAF staff members after an interview. M Morris/EGPAF 2022
Jane and another community health volunteers waiting for shift to start. M Morris/EGPAF 2022
