Foundation Spokesperson Attends State of the Union

In his final State of the Union address, President George W. Bush discussed the success of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in the fight against AIDS, which had particular resonance for two people listening in the First Lady's box: HIV-positive health care worker Tatu Msangi and daughter Faith. Through the Foundation-supported program at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Tatu received the counseling and treatment she needed to help prevent transmission of HIV to Faith, who is now a healthy, vibrant three-year-old free of HIV. More.

Win a Scholarship to Walk with Us!

Get ready for the journey of a lifetime! Walk with the Foundation on AIDS Walk Africa 2008 in Swaziland. If you're 18 to 25 years old, submit a 500-word essay that answers the important question: "What can you do as a young person to make a difference in the fight against pediatric AIDS?" Recipients will be chosen by a panel of judges and will be awarded a scholarship covering round-trip airfare to Swaziland, lodging, all meals, and in-country transportation, as well as the $15,000 fundraising minimum required of all walkers. The contest ends February 29, 2007. Apply today.

Foundation Country Director Sits With Queen Elizabeth

While Americans were enjoying Thanksgiving festivities with their friends and families, Foundation Uganda Country Director, Willie Salmond, was busy discussing the Foundation's programs with Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen, visiting Uganda for the first time in 53 years, praised the Foundation's continued efforts to reduce HIV/AIDS transmission throughout Africa. More.

Foundation Launches New HIV/AIDS Program Monitoring Data Warehouse

Tracking comprehensive program data has become easier than ever at the Foundation thanks to the September launch of the new Web-based system GLASER, the Global AIDS System for Evaluating and Reporting. This new program-monitoring data warehouse will be used to collect, manage, and report on program results within the Foundation's International Family AIDS Initiatives, facilitating data analysis and global information-sharing within and across the 18 countries where the Foundation has a presence. More.

PEPFAR Operations Research Bill Will Help Maximize Resources in the Battle Against HIV/AIDS

"In 2007, almost half a million children became infected with HIV, most by mother-to-child transmission. Almost all of these infections could have been prevented," Pamela Barnes reminded Congress in a statement supporting the PEPFAR Accountability and Transparency Act. The bill, introduced by Senator Clinton on January 31, promises to maximize resources in the battle against HIV/AIDS. More.

Zimbabwe

Foundation Announces New Family AIDS Initiatives in Zimbabwe

In mid-January, the Foundation participated in the launch of a five-year prevention of mother-to-child transmission initiative in Zimbabwe, with $12.5 million provided by the United States Agency for International Development and an additional $2 million from the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development. The program is expected to increase access to vital HIV prevention services for women and children. "If we reached all pregnant women in Zimbabwe who are HIV-positive, we could prevent thousands of infections each year," said Foundation president Pamela W. Barnes. The new initiative is also supported by other donors such as the CDC, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Johnson & Johnson. More.