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Positiiviset has celebrated Toivo Day since 2004 on 4 June, Toivo’s name day. On this day, we aim to raise awareness about HIV and living with HIV, as well as highlight the positive advances that have been made in HIV treatment. This year, our theme focuses on the stories of people living with HIV and how HIV has impacted their lives. “Olipa kerran hiv” also reminds us that when treated, HIV is not transmissible U=U.

Join us at Karhupuisto and the Kallio Summer Street event stage in Helsinki on 4 June from 16:00 to 20:00 to hear people’s stories and enjoy a lovely summer day. In addition to the programme on the stage, part of the park will be used for side activities for visitors. Toivo Day is a free, family-friendly event. Weather permitting.

Programme
(Stories last approximately 10 minutes each)

16:00 Stories from people living with HIV
16:30 Stories from people living with HIV
17:00 Stories from people living with HIV
17:30 Stories from people living with HIV
18:00 Interview with infectious disease specialist Jussi Sutinen
18:30 Stories from people living with HIV
19:00 Stories from people living with HIV
19:30 Stories from people living with HIV
20:00 Stories from people living with HIV

Music will be provided by DJ Kasumisu between sessions.

You are also warmly welcome to visit our tent in Karhupuisto to talk more about HIV and life with HIV.

Starting in May, we will gather for monthly international cooking events at our meeting place in Kamppi. The goal is to bring people together through cooking, sharing meals, learning new recipes, and building a strong, inclusive, and international community — all while enjoying a collaborative dining experience.

The events are open to all people living with HIV and their close ones. The gatherings are international, and the main language will be English.

This event focuses on community and cultural food exchange. Each month will feature a theme, a guest cook, or a special focus to keep the experience engaging and dynamic. We encourage volunteering and teamwork, and together with participants, we will share ideas and develop a recurring event.

Event Schedule
2–5 pm – Setup and cooking
5-8 pm – Shared meal and social time

You are welcome to join the cooking session starting at 14:00 or arrive later for the meal. The meal will be served at 17:00, after which you can stay and enjoy the evening together at the meeting place.

Event Dates
May 21
June 11
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3

You are warmly welcome to share your culture through food, get to know other other people living with HIV and to get in an inclusive community! If you´d like to volunteer to cook and share your native dish or if you have any questions, please contact our peer support coordinator Valo:

Valo Vesikauris
Tel / WhatsApp – 0447507462
Email: [email protected]

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