Kami

Takalani Sesame, the South African Sesame Street co-production, made international news in September, 2002 when they introduced Kami, the world's first HIV-positive Muppet. Kami's name is derived from "Kamogelo", which means acceptance and/or welcome in Zulu, Sesotho, and Setswana.

Kami was designed by Ed Christieand built by Paul Hartis.

Sesame Workshop's description
''Kami is an HIV-positive character who is affectionate, articulate, literate and great fun to be with. She is wise beyond her five years and has a wealth of information about HIV/AIDS. She is a little shy at times and tends to observe rather than join in immediately. However when approached by someone in a friendly manner, she opens up quickly, easily, and joins in with great enthusiasm. Kami loves life and nature and has a remarkable ability to see the beauty in objects and to find creative solutions to problematic situations. Kami lives with Ma Dimpho, who adopted her.''