It is the great privilege and pleasure of the ICMDA HIV Initiative to announce that Dr. Stephen Waititi is the most worthy winner of the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA) HIV Initiative Dignity and Right to Health Award for 2009.
The Award is given to individuals for excellence, outstanding leadership and compassion in responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
We congratulates Stephen and salute him for the commitment and devotion he demonstrates in and through all that he has done and continues to do for the plight of those living with HIV & AIDS. The worldwide family of the ICMDA joins in congratulating him, giving praise and thanks to God for such models as his which bring transforming HOPE and LIGHT into otherwise desperate situations.
Each year the ICMDA HIV Initiative Committee calls for nominations for this Award. Nominees are sought who live a life which ‘does justice, loves kindness and walks humbly with God (Micah 6:8) and who:
· Demonstrate significant impact at local and wider level
· Empower others in integrated community responses
· Facilitate church integration and participation in best practice models of care
· Demonstrate excellence in full community involvement and empowerment of People living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA)
· Works, facilitates and advocates for gender equality
· Links well with government and other agencies in a comprehensive approach to the epidemic.
Previous winners are: Dr Biangtung Langkham (2006 -
