A Program of CIFAL Atlanta
Hosted by Emory Rollins School of Public Health
Atlanta, GA, June 19-23, 2005
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Participants' Reactions

There was a lot of common ground, despite the differences in location and conditions.  That was a great learning experience and showed us we were not alone.  [The discussions] also gave us motivation to go back and initiate programs and collect important baseline data, rather than wait for others to do it.  It has been a very empowering experience.
—Delegate from Kingston, Jamaica

I decided this week to quit my work with computers and I’m going to start fighting AIDS full time.
—Delegate from Port au Prince, Haiti

We are now about to separate, but we will be united in spirit.
—Delegate from Port of Spain, Trinidad

The exchange of ideas has been very rich.
—Delegate from rural Honduras

Please come visit us in Quito.  Here, I have learned that difficult times bring out the best in people.  I look forward to collaborating with you all.
—Delegate from Quito, Ecuador

We will research what other cities are doing in [various] areas and we will research very thoroughly, and implement what we learn.  We’re always looking for help with learning and transfer.
—Delegate from Seattle, USA

We have learned a lot and we are going to fight against discrimination and stigma in our country.
—Delegate from San Pedro Sula, Honduras

I will convene a stakeholder meeting to complete the self-assessment.  I am willing to share our knowledge about the fight against AIDS with anyone who asks.
—Delegate from San Francisco, USA

We will try to implement new policies so that we follow the leading trends in the fight against AIDS.  We will work to stop discrimination and remove the stigma associated with AIDS.  Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and trusting us with this responsibility.
—Delegate from San Juan, PR, USA