Positiva Gruppen Syd awards the 2023 Peo Scholarship, an honour in memory of Olof Persson and his work with HIV, to Vìctor Manuel Infante.
“With his commitment and openness in relation to his status, Vìctor has contributed to reducing the stigma surrounding HIV. His courage has empowered others living with HIV and Victor contributes by being a positive role model. All in all, Victor has acted in the true spirit of Peo and thus receives this year’s award,” says Set Rooke, Chair of the Positiva Gruppen Syd.
Victor has been open about his diagnosis from the beginning. Soon after he was diagnosed, he started taking action to improve the lives of people living with HIV. He initiated support for people living with HIV and went to the media in Cuba. Recently he has been interviewed about his HIV journey. The article can be read on the Positiva Gruppen Syds website: https://www.pgsyd.se/en/victor-never-give-up-your-dreams/
The award ceremony took place on World Aids Day at Positiva Gruppen Syd’s premises and coincided with an evening of mingling, quiz and food.
What is the Peo Scholarship? – Per-Olof “Peo” Persson was chairman of Positiva Gruppen Syd in 1989-1993 and a pioneer in raising awareness of HIV and AIDS both in southern Sweden and nationally, including as vice-chairman of RFHP (Riksförbundet för hiv-positiva, now Hiv-Sverige) in 1991-1993. Peo died in 1995 and since 1996 a memorial scholarship has been awarded in his name. Read more about Peo and the scholarship here: https://www.pgsyd.se/en/peos-stipend/
Portrait photo for the article from: private photo