The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

EGPAF/Kenya Launches Research Study Comparing Follow-up Services for HIV-Exposed Children

In December 2012, EGPAF launched a research study comparing approaches to continuing care for children exposed to HIV in Kenya. The study, which compared follow-up results when HIV-exposed infant services were provided within Maternal and Child Health (MCH) clinics and in specialized Comprehensive Care Clinics (CCCs) in Kenya, shows that the MCH clinic model provides better follow up to HIV-exposed children compared to the specialized CCC model. These photos were taken at the launch event as well as EGPAF/Kenya's headquarters, where EGPAF President and CEO Chip Lyons met with staff members later in the day. (Photos: EGPAF, 2012)

Fighting HIV and AIDS in the Democratic Republic of Congo

EGPAF started supporting vital HIV prevention services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2001. Currently, we provide prevention of mother-to-child transmission for HIV (PMTCT) services to the majority of the country's population through clinics and hospitals across the country. Additionally, EGPAF is credited with introducing PMTCT to DRC in 2001. As a result of our HIV prevention and treatment work, 600,000 women have been tested, counseled, and treated to prevent the transmission of HIV to their children. As one of the main providers of PMTCT services in DRC, EGPAF has saved the lives and improved the livelihood of thousands of people in the country, and spreads hope that the future of DRC will be brighter without HIV. (Photos: EGPAF/James Pursey, 2012)

Swimming to Reach the End of Pediatric AIDS

After he and his sister took part in Dance Marathon at UCLA – a popular annual fundraiser benefiting EGPAF – Adam Moine knew he wanted to do something big to help eliminate pediatric AIDS. He was inspired by hearing the stories of Elizabeth Glaser’s son Jake and other young people affected by HIV, and he knew that he could make a difference. After six months of strenuous training, Adam swam the 20-mile Catalina Channel in August 2012 without swim fins or a wetsuit – and raised over $5,000 for EGPAF. Finishing with a time of 9 hours, 14 minutes, and 11 seconds, Adam accomplished a feat fewer than 300 other people have ever completed. We at EGPAF extend our heartiest congratulations and deepest thanks to him! (Photos: Adam Moine, 2012)