Interview with Tunisian Association Against AIDS.(Making Waves)

In a small, unassuming building in a quiet suburb of Tunis, a group of young men busily discuss the day ahead. Some, standing by the open, sun-filled doorway, gesture animatedly, their arms flailing, their bodies shaking with laughter. Others sit hunched over steaming cups of coffee, chattering intently, their hushed voices barely audible above the din nearby. It is a relaxed atmosphere, one punctuated by the interchanging sounds of French and Arabic, a distinct cultural symbol of Tunisia's rich and vibrant history.

Such gatherings are commonplace at the Association…