HIV-positive muppet thriving as Sesame Street turns 40

Posted: November 18th, 2009 | By Claire Keeton | Posted in celebs,children,discrimination | Tagged as ,
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Kami challenges stigma in Takalani Sesame

Kami challenges stigma in Takalani Sesame

Sesame Street fans across the world are celebrating the 40th anniversary of this popular children’s programme this month.

Sesame street has been exported to 120 countries which adapt it to their needs. In South Africa one of the stars of Takalani Sesame is healthy, happy Kami – a five-year-old yellow muppet living with HIV.

Her name Kami means “acceptance” and her puppet tackles difficult issues such as loss – in the fifth season last year she mourned her mother’s death – and rejection with courage.

Kami is loved by everyone and her impact on children aged three to five has even been studied by the HSRC.

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    Claire Keeton is the senior HIV reporter at the Sunday Times newspaper. She wants to help stop the virus and spread the news by looking at campaigns and conferences, culture and controversy as well as the latest medical findings.