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the be in the know team be in the know skip to main content use less data off search menu sex and relationships hiv and stis living with hiv understanding the hiv epidemic hiv programming news and blogs follow us use less data off understanding the hiv epidemic hiv programming news and blogs search sex and relationships hiv and stis living with hiv home the be in the know team great sexual health and hiv content requires creative passionate and knowledgeable people and we have some of the best mumbi kanyogo lisa owino michael okun martha kombe tinashe madamombe contact us mumbi kanyogo mumbi kanyogo strategic oversight mumbi kanyogo is a strategic communications specialist writer and researcher she has designed and led impactful campaigns on sexual and reproductive health rights mumbi is passionate about using media and communications to shift public opinion on key social justice issues and support social justice movements mumbi leads kenya comms hub where she strategises and coordinates campaigns and other narrative change interventions carries out research to ensure kch s work is evidence based and drives fundraising efforts she provides overall strategy for and occasionally writes for the website mumbi holds an msc in african studies what would you have wanted to know about hiv and sexual health as a teenager i wish there had been more emphasis on methods of having safe sex instead of a persistent focus on abstinence as the only antidote to hiv and stis i wish we had been taught about consent and why it s so important i think the focus on abstinence meant that so many of us girls were slut shamed for being curious about our bodies and sexualities and when we were in compromising situations we didn t get the support and protection that we truly needed lisa owino lisa owino programme coordinator lisa owino is a lawyer by profession and a communicator by nature she is a pan africanist passionate about sexual and reproductive health justice lisa brings six years experience in movement building to champion health rights issues including hiv and sexual and reproductive health and rights she is the programme coordinator for be in the know coordinating the be in the know team to ensure use of the be in the know multi digital communications platforms what would you have wanted to know about hiv and sexual health as a teenager more than anything i wish i knew that sex and sexuality are not shameful things and talking about it is good there are so many questions i didn t ask because i didn t know open non judgemental spaces where i could access information in a sex positive way if i understood more about consent i could have better supported my friends when they were struggling michael okun michael okun digital communications lead michael okun oliech is a highly experienced and creative communication expert with over eight years of expertise in both digital and traditional media currently he is serving as the digital communications lead for kenya comms hub where he creates digital content and disseminates hiv and sexual health information on be in the know platforms he possesses a deep understanding of digital media and effective campaign strategies which allows him to excel at driving engagement across various digital channels michael is a true team player who consistently delivers impactful results while fostering collaboration and growth what would you have wanted to know about hiv and sexual health as a teenager i wish i had known that hiv is not a death sentence and that with the right treatment people can live long and healthy lives i would have wanted honest clear information about how to protect myself the importance of consent and how to have safe relationships without fear or shame i also wish someone had told me that talking about sexual health is normal and that asking questions doesn t mean you re doing something wrong if more young people had open judgment free spaces to learn we d all make better safer choices about our health martha kombe martha kombe marketing coordinator martha kombe is a strategic programming expert in public health and a digital media communicator passionate about helping communities live healthier and more sustainable lives she is the paid marketing and community building coordinator at be in the know bringing over six years of experience working with government bodies and stakeholders in reproductive health and ncd sectors she has driven successful health initiatives for adolescents and young people and was recognized for her contributions to sexual reproductive health and family planning in nairobi county by the ministry of health as well as her digital advocacy work what would you have wanted to know about hiv and sexual health as a teenager growing up i had so many questions but no safe space to ask them conversations about sex hiv and relationships were either whispered in fear or loaded with warnings that left me more confused than informed i wish someone had sat me down and told me testing isn t just for those people for some reason there was a silent fear around getting tested as if the act of testing meant you had done something wrong i wish i had known that knowing your status is an act of self care not a punishment it s like checking your health the same way you would for malaria or blood pressure tinashe madamombe tinashe madamombe content editor tinashe madamombe is an experienced communications and project management professional with expertise in strategic communications advocacy and social change initiatives across zimbabwe sub saharan africa the uk ireland and the usa tinashe has led high impact social media campaigns collaborated with community health workers women s rights activists and supported projects that have reached millions across sub saharan africa as the content editor at kenya comms hub tinashe contributes to health behavior change initiatives by crafting impactful digital content she holds an msc in international public policy and diplomacy and an executive diploma in project management monitoring and evaluation her work combines a strong commitment to advocacy feminism cross cultural communication and creative content making her a key contributor to driving social change what would you have wanted to know about hiv and sexual health as a teenager i would have wanted to know that it s okay to talk about sexual health and ask questions without fear or shame i wish i had learned more about hiv stigma early on so i could educate others on the harm it causes understanding that hiv isn t just about risk but also about rights treatment and living a full life would have helped me make more informed choices and support others better contact us we re on social media if you like what you see on beintheknow org why not follow us on facebook x twitter instagram and linkedin get in touch with us if you d like to get in touch with us reach out to us on our social media channels or email info 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