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Apolonio Gomez, Mexico
Colectivo Sol Program: CondomMobile Sex remains a taboo topic in Mexico, and as a result, youth have little to no access to non-judgemental information on sex and STDs. HIV-positive himself, Apolonio started driving out to the plazas, parks, and universities of far-flung towns in his "CondomMobile"—bringing information to the people that urban organizations cannot reach. He uses audio, visual and dramatic media along with personal interaction to provide information and products to 1.5 million Mexicans to date, and continues to reach 250,000 more each year. Profile ►