New Zealand AIDS Foundation launches first HIV positive sperm bank On World AIDS Day, December 1, 2019, DDB New Zealand, AIDS Foundation, Positive Women Inc and Body Positive together opened the world’s first HIV Positive sperm bank. To tackle the deeply ingrained stigma around HIV positive individuals around the world, DDB New Zealand took part in opening a sperm bank with three donors who are living with HIV. It is scientifically proven that HIV positive individuals seeking appropriate treatment and have an undetectable viral load are incapable of transmitting the virus. It was important to the agency to be a part of educating people all around the world to reduce fear and stigmatization of those living with HIV. “Stigma stems from a lack of understanding. We knew we needed to be bold in our idea if we were to challenge ingrained misunderstanding surrounding HIV,” said DDB ANZ regional CCO Damon Stapleton. Play Video Salla addresses global warming using the coldest town in Finland Salla 2032 Ad Film ANDEA's probiotic soap cleans polluted rivers in Peru AWA Ad Film Inquiries info@ddb.com 1-212-415-2000 press@ddb.com jobs@ddb.com Company Work News About Us Offices Asia Pacific Europe Latina Middle East North America Careers Asia Pacific Europe Latina Middle East North America Privacy California Privacy Do Not Sell My Info © 2021 DDB Worldwide Cookie Preferences We use cookies that are necessary to operate the website and provide you with the functionalities you requested. With your permission, we would also like to use cookies, including third-party cookies, to gather website analytics and statistics, such as via feedback polls, to improve your experience and to provide you with additional features (such as social media features). Accept All Manage Preferences