What We're Reading: Pushing Congress to Act on AIDS and the Changing Landscape of HIV/AIDS Funding

Posted by Chelsea Bailey
Washington, D.C.
April 19, 2013

Oscar-winning actress and activist Charlize
Theron embraces EGPAF Ambassador
Florida Mwesiga. (Photo: EGPAF)

This week, we’re proud of our Ambassadors who are pushing Congress to back an AIDS-Free generation and fighting the stigma of women living with HIV/AIDS, and we’re learning about funding cuts to PEPFAR and Dr. Deborah Persaud making Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people.

Stars and Ambassadors Come Together on Capitol Hill to Commit to HIV

Posted by Michelle Betton
Washington, D.C.
April 18, 2013

EGPAF Ambassadors Fortunata Kasege and
Florida Mwesiga with Oscar-winning actress
Charlize Theron. (Photo: EGPAF)

In the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., it can be difficult to get important people into one room to discuss one topic. But this morning, American politicians, representatives from international NGOs, and international celebrities gathered on Capitol Hill to discuss a topic that affects millions of people around the world: AIDS.

At Empowered Campaign Launch, New Urgency to End AIDS

Posted by Chelsea Bailey
Washington, D.C.
April 18, 2013

Singer and activist Alicia Keys at the launch
for the Empowered Campaign, featuring
EGPAF Ambassador Cristina Pena.
(Photo: Washington Post)

Grammy award-winning singer and HIV/AIDS activist Alicia Keys hosted a webcast Monday to unveil the result of her new partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation – the Empowered Campaign. The campaign is focused on domestic awareness and seeks to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS amongst American women by combating the stigma and misinformation that surrounds the disease.

CWA: Continued Commitment in the Fight to End Pediatric AIDS

Posted by Annie Hill
Washington, D.C.
April 17, 2013

As the largest telecommunications union in the world, we know that there is significant strength and power in the ability to raise our voices together, and we are proud to be able to use our influence to raise funds and build awareness for the fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is the Charity of Choice of the Communications Workers of America Union.

EGPAF Ambassador Joins Singer Alicia Keys to Fight AIDS

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
April 15, 2013

EGPAF Ambassador Cristina Pena is being
featured in a national campaign focusing on
women and girls and their stories of battling
HIV/AIDS. (Photo: Greater Than AIDS)

EGPAF Ambassador Cristina Pena is taking part in a new project with musical artist Alicia Keys and the organization Greater Than AIDS. The Empowered Campaign is focused on speaking to women and girls about HIV – one in four people living with HIV in the United States is female. Cristina is dedicated to working for women and girls and encouraging education, prevention, and treatment efforts.

What We’re Reading: Global Funding for HIV/AIDS and Health on Capitol Hill

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
April 12, 2013

A prevention of mother-to-child transmission
(PMTCT) training in Malawi, where HIV/AIDS
prevention and treatment efforts have
reduced the number of new infections by 72
percent over the last decade.
(Photo: James Pursey/EGPAF)

This week, we’re learning about global approaches to funding to fight HIV/AIDS, and reading about a global health meeting on Capitol Hill.