Members of Congress Join Foundation, m2m, and Mothers Worldwide in Fight to End Pediatric AIDS

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, DC
May 11, 2012

Tlalane Phafudi and EGPAF President Chip Lyons

On a breezy Thursday afternoon in Washington, members of Congress hosted a press conference with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and our friends at mothers2mothers for a special commemoration of Mother’s Day.

The event on Capitol Hill announced a House resolution in support of global efforts to end new HIV infections in children and keep their mothers alive. Read more about the event and check out photos and quotes after the jump.

What We’re Reading: Thank You Letters to Mothers around the World

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, DC
May 8, 2012

As we celebrate Mother's Day, we asked some of our friends and Foundation Ambassadors to share their messages to their mothers. Read about their inspiring letters here, and learn how to share your own stories.

An Everyday Hero in the Battle Against AIDS

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, DC
April 10, 2012

Foundation Ambassador
Cristina Peña

Foundation Ambassador Cristina Peña has been a champion for HIV-positive children since she was ten years old. Born HIV-positive, Cristina has spoken out repeatedly to make sure that the unique needs of children with HIV are not neglected. Check out her latest project.

Lifetime Drama Army Wives Tackles Issue of HIV and Children

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, DC
April 6, 2012

Last week’s episode of the Lifetime drama Army Wives tackled the topic of children and families in the U.S. affected by HIV and AIDS. In advance of the episode, the Foundation teamed up with Lifetime and shared resources on pediatric AIDS for viewers.

What We’re Reading: Tuberculosis, HIV, and Children

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, DC
March 30, 2012

In sub-Saharan Africa, tuberculosis is also often linked with HIV, and is a special concern for women and children. TB infection increases the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and is particularly dangerous to children already living with HIV. We've gathered the following news pieces and blogs highlighting the relationship between TB and HIV, and what people are doing to prevent and treat TB in children.