About Me
My name is Mark Wandyaka. I was born and raised in Uganda, and I have lived with HIV since birth. For many years, this was something rarely spoken about openly. But over time, I realized that silence only strengthens stigma.
Today, I share my story openly — not only as a personal testimony, but as a way to help others see the human realities behind HIV.
Through documentary storytelling, public speaking, and community conversations, I work to amplify voices that are often unheard.
My mission is to tell honest stories about life, resilience, and community across Africa.
Many conversations about HIV focus on statistics, policies, and programs. But behind those numbers are real people with real lives, struggles, and hopes.
Through my work, I seek to highlight the human side of these realities — stories of courage, faith, survival, and dignity.
My journey has taken me into communities where these conversations matter deeply.
I have traveled and spoken in:
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Kenya
Tanzania
In these places I have engaged with:
Community groups
Churches
Youth programs
People living with and affected by HIV
These experiences continue to shape my understanding of the challenges and strengths within our communities.
For many people living with HIV, stigma still creates silence and isolation.
By sharing my journey publicly, I hope to contribute to a world where conversations about HIV are guided by empathy, understanding, and truth.
My work is ultimately about connection — bringing people closer to the realities of others through storytelling and dialogue.
I believe storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for change.
Through my documentary series Life, Together, I travel across African communities meeting individuals whose stories deserve to be heard.
These documentaries explore the intersection of:
HIV
faith
community
resilience
They are not just about illness — they are about life, dignity, and the human spirit.
I collaborate with organizations, churches, and communities interested in storytelling, advocacy, and honest conversations about HIV and social realities.
If you would like to invite me to speak, collaborate on storytelling projects, or engage in community conversations, I would be glad to connect.
