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Mujeres en Fe
Ofelia Barrios
obarrios@latinoaids.org
Director of Programs
(212) 675-3288 ext. 303

About Mujeres en Fe

Mujeres En Fe targets immigrant and non-immigrant Spanish language dominant women in religious social networks to include health issues in general and particularly HIV/AIDS. The program also provides a peer leadership program specifically for Latinas.

The qualitative characteristics of the targeted Latinas illustrate the variables that contribute to risk among Latinas in faith communities are several key variables:

 Not Me - As members of faith communities (often married) many of the targeted Latinas exempt themselves from consideration of risk;
 Sexual Silence/Family Loyalty - the strong loyalty to family - and its expression in sexual silence - can have a detrimental impact on the well-being of sexual behavior and ultimately the risk of HIV;
 Poverty and Racism - poverty and racism promote a sense of an external locus of control where life, sexuality and health are at the mercy of powerful "others" and ultimately beyond personal control;
 Immigration Status - the immigration status should not hinder women from receiving education on HIV/AIDS;
 Domestic Violence Realities - Domestic violence should not hinder women from taking initiative in receiving education and taking control over their health. Our objective is to empower women so that they can improve their self-esteem, developing their emotional, spiritual and physical health.
  • More than 100 people participated in the Conference of Mujeres en Fe held in New York City on April 18th, 2009.
    More than 100 people participated in the Conference of Mujeres en Fe held in New York City on April 18th, 2009.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Lorena Morales, Program Director of Mujeres en Fe welcomes the audience.
    Lorena Morales, Program Director of Mujeres en Fe welcomes the audience.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • A participant giving her comments after watching a video produced by Mujeres en Fe about Latinas and HIV.
    A participant giving her comments after watching a video produced by Mujeres en Fe about Latinas and HIV.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Siliva Nava presenting a workshop about Healthy Self-esteem.
    Siliva Nava presenting a workshop about Healthy Self-esteem.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Participants standing up as part of an exercise in the Self-esteem workshop.
    Participants standing up as part of an exercise in the Self-esteem workshop.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • The team of Mujeres en Fe entertaining the audience with a raffle -more than 40 gifts were given away.
    The team of Mujeres en Fe entertaining the audience with a raffle -more than 40 gifts were given away.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Between the morning and afternoon sessions, participants enjoy a delicious lunch -latin style.
    Between the morning and afternoon sessions, participants enjoy a delicious lunch -latin style.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • The entertainment was brought by Ballet Folklorico del Peru.
    The entertainment was brought by Ballet Folklorico del Peru.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Dr. Maria Luisa Miranda clarifying a myth about HIV/AIDS.
    Dr. Maria Luisa Miranda clarifying a myth about HIV/AIDS.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • A Peer Educator from Mujeres en Fe helping some participants to go over the educational material that was distributed.
    A Peer Educator from Mujeres en Fe helping some participants to go over the educational material that was distributed.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • A participant sharing a study about HIV and depression she read about it.
    A participant sharing a study about HIV and depression she read about it.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • A woman sharing her own experience about growing spiritualy when facing difficulties.
    A woman sharing her own experience about growing spiritualy when facing difficulties.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Génesis Barrientos, Miss Hispanidad USA, was among the participants. In the picture posing with some participants.
    Génesis Barrientos, Miss Hispanidad USA, was among the participants. In the picture posing with some participants.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Two participants taking a break and socializing while getting ready for the next workshop.
    Two participants taking a break and socializing while getting ready for the next workshop.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • Babies were not a reason to stop women from participating in the conference -child care was provided.
    Babies were not a reason to stop women from participating in the conference -child care was provided.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
  • The conference came to a close with a colorfull dance by Ballet Folklorico del Peru.
    The conference came to a close with a colorfull dance by Ballet Folklorico del Peru.
    Juan David Gastolomendo
Our Yearly Conferences
Un Mundo sin SIDA Depende de Mi
New York City, April 18, 2009
This conference focused in the mental and physical health of women and provided techniques to improve women self-esteem.
Un Mundo sin SIDA Depende de Mi
New York City, March 29, 2008
A conference to develop leadership in Latinas to promote HIV prevention and HIV education. Issues that affect Latino women to a personal and collective level were discussed.
Mujer Cuidate
New York City, March 24, 2007
Along with HIV/STD education, participants were offered workshops in: self-perception, stigma, domestic violence, immigration, and many others.
Teologia y Sexualidad
New York City, March 22, 2006
A conference to discuss about the diversity in our communities of faith and to answer the need of spiritual guidance.
 
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