Deepest Condolence Message from SASO family!

October 7, 2009

Mr. Akoijam Kamad popularly known as " Momo " passed away on the 4th October 2009

(Sunday). A friend to all and especially to the most under privileged drug

users and their dependents, Kamad's sudden loss is a grave setback to the

movement against the drug and HIV problem in India.

Born and brought up in a well to do family, since early 1990 he abstained from

drugs till his last breath. This was a time when HIV became prevalent among the

drug using populations of India's North East, especially Manipur.

People like Kamad would learn to face not only the health-related problems but

also the stigma and discrimination which took a toll on the drug users and their

associates (families and peers) during these times.

SASO provided a platform for Kamad to advocate for the rights of drug users. A

champion at his work, he fought against the emerging problem of stigma and

discrimination among the drug users and the People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)

in Manipur and the broader North Eastern states of India.

Over the years, SASO has been working with commitment on various issues related

to drug use and HIV/AIDS. Kamad, as an active member of SASO, took the movement

forward during the past 16 years. His contributions to the social sector have

been numerous.

Notable among them are the various policy level changes, and his efforts in

pioneering the harm reduction movement in the North East. He served as the

President and committee member‘s of SASO

on various term. Though as a team we all miss him but his ideologies would push

us forward with renewed spirit for the noble cause he worked for.

May his soul rest in peace and he will always be remembered in every moment of

our lives. May God give strength to his family

members and all at SASO to bear his irreparable loss?

From,

Y. Shasi &

Management Committee team,

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SASO - Social Awareness Service Organisation

Uripok Sinam Leikai

Opposite Common School

Imphal - 795001 MANIPUR

Ph.no. +91 385 2414011/2411408 Fax.no.+91 385 2411409.

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