Please keep in mind that these numbers reflect ONLY those who voluntarily tested for the HIV antibodies on Guam. 

These statistics do not include those who have moved to Guam from other places and who are living HIV/AIDS.  In addition, there are many people living with HIV/AIDS who have never been tested and are unaware of their HIV status.

Free and confidential HIV antibody testing is available from Guam Public Health and the GUAHAN Project.

GUAHAN Project Condom Statistics, June 1, 2007 to June 12, 2008
Condoms sourced from: 

• Guam Public Health (87%)
• Life Foundation (1%)
• AIDS Education and Training Center (1%)
• AIDS Services In Asian Communities (ASIAC) (1%)
• Donations form vendors (5% this varies and can be up to 10% in some years)
• Direct purchase (5%)

Condom distribution by year:

• 2004: 3,300
• 2005: 9,700
• 2006: 11,250
• 2007: 15,400
• 2008: 11,800 (to date – June 12, 2008) 

Most popular condoms requested by the community:

• Standard, regular, lubricated with NO spermicide
• Standard, regular, non-lubricated, NO spermicide
• Assorted flavored condoms
• Novelty condoms:  "Glow-in-the-Dark," Extra Large, condom keychains, colored condoms

Least popular condoms requested by the community:

• Asian brand condoms
• Condoms with spermicide
• Female condoms (although they are growing in popularity)
• Smaller sized condoms

Condom Distribution:

• 60%:  Community outreach, presentations, workshops, training session, health fairs, etc.
• 25%:  GUAHAN project offices:  walk-ins, visitors, clients, etc.
• 15%:  Client interaction:  CTR, SGS, counseling, groups, STD screening, home visits, etc.

Female condoms:  85 each, entirely donated by Guam Department of Public Health

Director’s Notes:  The Normal Heart
“The human contribution is the essential ingredient.  It is only the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.”  These are the words of Ethel Perry Andrus.  Words that truly represent the work you are about to witness tonight.  The Normal Heart was just another job I auditioned for as a professional actor.  I played the role of Mickey Marcus.  But I did not realize the impact and the importance of this work as a theatre piece and a message piece.  We learn a great deal about each other based on our histories and actions.  This play is a history on the plague we know as AIDS and is one of most important examples of getting to know what we are up against as activists and people living in the age of this disease. 

The presentation of this play is not as unorthodox as you might think.  Plays go through processes of evolution known as staged readings.  The directors, producers, and playwrights need to see the play “on its feet” and more importantly the actors giving the characters a voice.  We as actors kindly and graciously give you this work as an expression of our dedication to educating the public about AIDS and the prejudice that surrounds it.  The work itself is presented in the simplest form possible – bare stage, uniformed costumes, and basic lighting.  It is now your job to use your imagination to create the scenarios and situations.  We hope to help you in the images you create. 

Now we ask you to contribute and to give of yourself for this cause we feel so strongly. 

Ricky Vergara, Director, The Normal Heart (Read More)