Fresno AIDS project presented at the University of Galway, Ireland

Kris Clarke presented the Fresno AIDS project to members of the social science faculty at the University of Galway, Ireland. She focused on the stories of social and healthcare professionals and how their experiences during the epidemic spurred personal and professional transformation.

Why does a 1990s‑era project matter now? Clarke argued that the same spirit of empowerment and community solidarity that helped navigate the AIDS crisis despite the indifference of authorities can be a blueprint for confronting today’s neoliberal care regimes that prioritize profit, efficiency, and market logic over genuine human need.