—Elara
My name is Elara Mbeki. I am not a hero. I am the one who lived because the second bomb was a dud. There is no such thing as a clean war. Every cluster munition is a promise of a child’s missing hand, a farmer’s empty field, a survivor’s sleepless night. Vote for the ban. Then come visit my eleven friends in the cemetery. They would thank you.
Elara’s hand hovered over the radio’s transmit button. She had ignored forty-three previous calls. Brother Sister Rape Tube8
Today, campaigns like "U=U" (Undetectable = Untransmittable) are driven by survivors living healthy, viral-suppressed lives. Their existence is the campaign.
The survivor should always retain the rights to their story and how it is used in marketing or media. How to Get Involved —Elara My name is Elara Mbeki
Your voice (and your shares) can help someone find the resources they need.
Thrive, Not Just Survive: Dorothy's Journey with Breast Cancer There is no such thing as a clean war
Sharing survivor stories is a powerful way to humanize complex issues, foster empathy, and drive social change. However, because these narratives often involve trauma, campaigns must prioritize the safety and dignity of the storyteller over the goals of the organization. 1. Ethical Storytelling Principles