Who is Ophelia?

Ophelia, Biography

Born and raised in Zambia, Ophelia Haanyama Ørum immigrated to Sweden in 1991. A doctor's call during her pregnancy informed her that she was HIV positive. Rather than losing hope, Ophelia decided to fight to reclaim her life.

She focused on herself during the first few years, regaining her self-respect and supporting her children. As her strength increased, Ophelia was able to help other members of her near family who were HIV positive.

Now, she shares her personal insight on the disease with people in Sweden - and all around the World - through her engagement with the Noaks Ark Foundation, a non governmental HIV/AIDS organization based in Stockholm.

Ophelia has developed a vast support network - and international contacts on a high level.

In 2007, she gave the opening speech at the Global Business Coalition, together with former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Virgin Atlantic Airways Chairman Richard Branson.

This year she continues her work with the same energy, bringing different people together in order to improve patients' lives.

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