Aids Fonds

Bridging the Gaps

The Dutch Aids Fonds created a special program called ‘Bridging the Gaps’ to support key populations that have a high risk of becoming infected with HIV.

Countries worked in

Vietnam, Tajikistan, Ukraine, South Africa and Kyrgyzstan

Deliverables

Videos

"Makmende’s crew demonstrated professionalism not only in the production of strong and touching videos, but also in treating our people and the sensitive issues that we address in a respectful way"

Ask

We made a series of videos about their projects in Vietnam, Tajikistan, Ukraine, South Africa and Kyrgyzstan.

Makmende approach

The films portray sex workers, LGBT people and people who use drugs, by telling their individual stories we try to reduce the stigma that surrounds them.

Outcome

All stories are told from a personal perspective, to give a voice (and a face!) to the individuals behind the program.