My Favorite Heroes: Dance Marathon

Posted by Florida Mwesiga
New York City, New York
January 10, 2013

Foundation Ambassador Florida Mwesiga in
New York City. (Photo: EGPAF)

Last year, 15-year-old Foundation Ambassador Florida Mwesiga had the opportunity to attend the Columbia University Dance Marathon benefiting the Foundation. In advance of this year’s Dance Marathon season, Florida recounts her experience and shares why she loves participating.

Guest Post: Battling Gender Violence and HIV in South Africa

Posted by Kimberly Burge
Washington, D.C.
January 9, 2013

A woman learns about HIV medications at a
clinic in South Africa. (Photo: Jon Hrusa/EGPAF)

With the largest number of people living with HIV in the world, South Africa remains at the forefront of the battle against AIDS. But some South Africans are now taking innovative—and crucial—approaches to the fight.

2013: New Year, New Hope

Posted by Racine Tucker-Hamilton
Washington, D.C.
January 8, 2013

Since June 2012, EGPAF/Zimbabwe has reached
over 1.5 million women with PMTCT services.
(Photo: James Pursey/EGPAF)

My list of New Year’s resolutions is always pretty long, as I tend to just add to the roll from the previous year. This year, my list is probably similar to that of most people; it’s overflowing with self-improvement promises, vows to help others, and pledges to abandon bad habits. Sadly, I’ve already reneged on a few of my resolutions (we can blame it on all of those post-holiday snacks people bring to the office). The good thing is, I still have time to get back on track, and even add to my list. Learn more about how you can make a resolution to fight for mothers and their babies.

A Clinic in Uganda Receives a Remodeled Laboratory

Posted by Nkiinzi Sanyu
Kampala, Uganda
January 7, 2013

Ruhoko Health Center IV in Uganda.
(Photo: EGPAF)

Ruhoko Health Center IV is a government facility in Ibanda district that serves about 150,000 people in Ibanda South. Up until now, the facility has been sending samples for CD4 counts or T-cells to neighboring districts. However, with support from the PEPFAR/USAID-funded Strengthening TB and HIV/AIDS Response in the South-Western region of Uganda (STAR-SW) project, the laboratory has been renovated and remodeled to serve as a hub for Ibanda district. Learn more about the newly refurbished laboratory.

What We’re Reading: HIV in China, A Story of Hope, and Flu Shots

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
January 4, 2013

A woman with her infant care guidelines card
in Zimbabwe. (Photo: James Pursey/EGPAF)

This week, we’re learning about how China is working with human rights organizations to battle HIV, reading our newest Story of Hope, thinking about how organizations are using the radio to share information on mother-to-child transmission, and finding out more about how people living with HIV can combat the flu.

Using Radio to Bridge the PMTCT Information Gap in Zimbabwe

Posted by Carol Zinyemba
Harare, Zimbabwe
January 3, 2013

Chief Chiveso and Alleta Makotore arriving at
Radio Zimbabwe studio to record the HIV/AIDS
program "Positive Talk." (Photo: EGPAF, 2012)

According to data from the Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS), 90 percent of pregnant women currently receive antenatal care (ANC). While this is a commendable statistic, it should be noted that this figure is down from 94 percent in 2005-2006 – and only 19 percent of these women schedule time for ANC during the first three months of pregnancy. Learn more about how health care providers in Zimbabwe are using the radio to help more women get the care they need.