In chilly temperatures on Oct. 3, former U.S. President Bill Clinton talked to Ukrainians about HIV/AIDS during an event called “Fight For The Future” on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.
The 42nd U.S. president was invited to Ukraine by Olena Pinchuk’s AntiAIDS Fund.
In his 15-minute speech, Clinton, who now devotes a lot of his charitable work to anti-AIDS activities, called on Ukrainians to check their HIV status and take responsibility for their health. Ukrainian celebrities such as Ani Lorak, Iryna Bilyk, Jamala and Natalia Mohilevska performed in support of Clinton’s message.
“Fabrika Zirok 3” took it even further by undergoing an HIV test right on the spot to set an example to the thousands at the event and the millions watching the live television broadcast.
About 10,000 people attend the anti-AIDS event.
Singer Ani Lorak heats up the crowd.
A man and his two dogs try to get closer to the stage for a better view of the event.
From left: Boxer Wladimir Klitschko, Olena Pinchuk, singer Natalia Mohilevska and billionaire Victor Pinchuk.
Photos by AFP, AP and AntiAIDS Foundation.
