Note from the Field: The Story of a Mwambuli (Teacher) in Western Kenya

Posted by Evan Von Leer
Washington, D.C.
October 25, 2010

Pastor Joseph and his family

Once a month, regardless of the weather, a group of 30 men and women congregate at Pastor Joseph Muhemberi's house in Vihiga, Kenya for their regular Mwambuli Support Group meeting.

In the local Luyhia language, the word "mwambuli" means "teacher" or "helper." After testing positive for HIV in 2006 and participating in a Foundation-sponsored support group, Pastor Joseph decided that he needed to teach his community about HIV/AIDS.

Note From the Field: Foundation Gathers in Lesotho, a Kingdom Leading the Way Toward a Generation Free of HIV

Posted by Evan Von Leer
Maseru, Lesotho
October 8, 2010

We at the Foundation are constantly inspired by our colleagues in the field. These men and women work tirelessly on the front lines of the AIDS epidemic. This week in the Kingdom of Lesotho – a mountainous country of just over two million people in Southern Africa – the source of that inspiration was put on display for all to see. Read more after the jump.

Jake Glaser Sits Down with CNN's Sanjay Gupta

Posted by Evan Von Leer
Washington, D.C.
July 29, 2010

Jake Glaser, the son of Elizabeth Glaser, was recently invited to sit down with CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, to talk about his life as a young adult living with HIV, the Foundation’s global efforts to eliminate pediatric AIDS, and what it means to carry on his mother’s legacy.

*Update: Watch the video after the jump.

Jake Glaser talks CNN's Sanjay Gupta (Photo: CNN)

Jake Glaser Addresses Communications Workers of America Convention

Posted by Evan Von Leer
Washington, D.C.
July 28, 2010

Earlier this week, Jake Glaser, Elizabeth Glaser's 25-year-old son, addressed the Communications Workers of America at their annual convention, held this year in Washington, D.C. Since his mother addressed the convention 20 years ago, CWA has been one of the Foundation's most generous partners. (video after the jump).

What We Are Reading: U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy

Posted by Evan Von Leer
Washington, D.C.
July 13, 2010

Today, the Obama Administration’s Office of National AIDS Policy unveiled its National HIV/AIDS Strategy at a White House event, with Foundation President and CEO Charles Lyons and other partners, policymakers, and members of the HIV/AIDS community in attendance.

Later at a reception, President Obama mentioned Foundation Ambassador Ben Banks in his remarks, commending him for being an inspiration to others in the fight against HIV. Ben, who was in attendance at the White House with his wife Kasiah, has been living with the virus for 29 years since he was infected as an infant.

Walk the Red Carpet with Jesse McCartney

Posted by Evan Von Leer
Washington, D.C.
June 10, 2010

This year's A Time for Heroes Celebrity Picnic features the chance to walk the red carpet with multi-platinum recording artist Jesse McCartney, as well as tons of other celebrity guests. Keep reading for more information about how to bid on the chance to spend the day with Jesse McCartney and find out everything else about this year's picnic.