**Haitians with HIV Stand Strong Against Stigma, Rallying Against USAID Funding Cuts and Medication Shortages: A Comedy of Errors**
In a stunning display of resilience, Haitians living with HIV have decided to take a stand against stigma, USAID funding cuts, and medication shortages. Armed with nothing but their wits and a questionable supply of homemade voodoo dolls, they gathered in Port-au-Prince for a rally that can only be described as “the most fun you can have while discussing serious issues.”
“Why should we let a little thing like funding cuts stop us?” said Jean-Claude “The Unbreakable” Pierre, a local activist who claims to have once wrestled a goat for a bet. “We’re like the cockroaches of the health crisis—hard to kill and always ready to party!”
The rally featured a variety of activities, including a “Pin the Blame on USAID” game, where participants blindfolded themselves and attempted to stick a dart on a giant poster of a confused bureaucrat. “It’s therapeutic!” exclaimed Marie “The Dart Queen” Joseph, who claimed she hit the bullseye three times in a row. “And it’s way more fun than waiting for medication that may or may not arrive!”
As the crowd chanted slogans like “We’re not going anywhere!” and “More meds, less dread!” they were joined by local musicians who performed a catchy new tune titled “Funding Cuts Make Me Want to Dance.” The song, which features the lyrics “USAID, don’t be a jerk, give us our meds or we’ll go berserk!” quickly became a hit, proving that laughter truly is the best medicine—unless you’re out of actual medicine.
In a surprising twist, the rally also attracted the attention of a local goat yoga class, who mistook the event for a new form of therapy. “I thought we were here to stretch and meditate,” said yoga instructor Chantal “Downward Dog” Dupont, as a goat named Baa-rbara munched on her yoga mat. “But I guess this works too!”
As the sun set over Port-au-Prince, the rally concluded with a heartfelt message from Jean-Claude: “We may be facing challenges, but we’re not going to let stigma or funding cuts define us. We’re here, we’re fabulous, and we’re ready to fight—preferably with a side of goat yoga!”
And with that, the crowd dispersed, leaving behind a trail of laughter, hope, and a few confused goats.
