The TB PhotoVoice Project provides cameras to tuberculosis (TB)
affected community members (survivors, caregivers, friends, family) who
take photographs that help them identify and improve their communities.
The photographs represent what is happening in the participants' lives
and serve as a point for discussion about what can be done to change the
present situation in regards to TB, stigma, education and related
issues. These photographs and their accompanying narratives give a face
and voice to TB.  The photographs of TB Photovoice participant Narai
Daenchai will be exhibited at the Columbia Museum of Art through April 1,
and he will be conducting TB awareness events throughout the week.

"I used to be ill from TB and hospitalized in Chiang Dao Hospital for several days. It was so stressful. During the medication period for this disease, my body weight reduced from 65 kg to 40 kg. After I was cured from TB and started taking ARV treatment, I became healthier. I want to ... share my experience to other people. 

"In most cases, TB and HIV patients are detested against by people who do not understand about these diseases. I want people to understand that HIV is a transmittable disease that could be prevented. I also want people to accept [us] so we can live happily together in society.

"I hope [my participation in Asian Arts Week] will be able to make people gain knowledge and understanding about TB and HIV; be able to protect themselves from these diseases; accept TB and HIV patients; and be able to live happily together with them in society."
-Narai Daenchai


TB PhotoVoice

USC Institute for Families in Society