Igniting Positive Change: Rainbow Makers

Homophobia, transphobia, sexism and racism remains prevalent today. These barriers prevent people living with HIV from accessing the quality care that they need and deserve.

That is why Gilead is committed to standing together with our Rainbow Makers – individuals and community groups that aim to put an end to stigma and discrimination. Their courage has inspired many others to be brave and bold too, bringing society a step closer to ending deep-rooted prejudices and bias.

Watch the videos below to learn more about our Rainbow Makers and what they are doing on the ground to ignite positive change in communities affected by HIV.

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Advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in South Korea – Dave Kim

By Dave Kim

Dave Kim is working to change the perception of same sex marriage within the South Korean society. Through LGBTQ+ advocacy efforts and by sharing his inspiring personal, and public, wedding story, he believes he can help people openly talk about marriage equality and rights in his country.

Featuring individuals and events that have positively and innovatively impacted the communities affected and afflicted by HIV across Asia Pacific, those that we call, “Rainbow Makers”.

People like us – Yoyo Wu

By Yoyo Wu

As an activist and a person living with HIV, Yoyo Wu aspires to the day where people living with HIV can be accepted in society. He shares his motivation, inspirational journey and continued work towards the eradication of HIV stigma and discrimination.

Fighting for the transgender community – Rena Janamnuaysook

By Rena Janamnuaysook

As the first-born son in a family with Chinese origins, Rena Janamnuaysook grew up with expectations to fulfill, and coming out about her transgender identity was not easy. Learn about Rena, winner of the APCOM Transgender HERO Award, as she shares her journey and work with the transgender community at the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI), Thailand.

Why we ride – Asia Rainbow Ride

By Asia Rainbow Ride

The first annual Asia Rainbow Ride took place on 24 & 25 October this year in celebration of LGBT+ freedom and diversity. The ride for LGBT, straight allies, Taiwanese and foreigners was inspired by a charity bike ride - AIDS Lifecycle in California, and is the first of its kind event in the Asian region. Watch the video to learn what drives this group of founders and friends cycle for love.

People like us – Yoyo Wu

By Yoyo Wu

As an activist and a person living with HIV, Yoyo Wu aspires to the day where people living with HIV can be accepted in society. He shares his motivation, inspirational journey and continued work towards the eradication of HIV stigma and discrimination.

Fighting for the transgender community – Rena Janamnuaysook

By Rena Janamnuaysook

As the first-born son in a family with Chinese origins, Rena Janamnuaysook grew up with expectations to fulfill, and coming out about her transgender identity was not easy. Learn about Rena, winner of the APCOM Transgender HERO Award, as she shares her journey and work with the transgender community at the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI), Thailand.

Why we ride – Asia Rainbow Ride

By Asia Rainbow Ride

The first annual Asia Rainbow Ride took place on 24 & 25 October this year in celebration of LGBT+ freedom and diversity. The ride for LGBT, straight allies, Taiwanese and foreigners was inspired by a charity bike ride - AIDS Lifecycle in California, and is the first of its kind event in the Asian region. Watch the video to learn what drives this group of founders and friends cycle for love.