Stories of Hope: Martha

Posted by Taylor Moore
Washington, D.C.
October 22, 2012

Martha and son Josiah. (Photo: EGPAF)

Last year, EGPAF welcomed Martha Cameron, an advocate and supporter, to its EGPAF Ambassador program. The goal of the EGPAF Ambassadors is to educate, advocate, and build awareness of the global movement to eliminate pediatric AIDS. Read her incredible story after the jump.

What We’re Reading: Celebrities Taking A Stand, Elton John and Ryan White, and Stories from Our Ambassadors

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
October 19, 2012

Photo: James Pursey/EGPAF

This week, we’re reading about celebrities supporting global health efforts, learning about Elton John’s friendship with the late Ryan White, and finding out more about a Foundation Ambassador’s fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS. Read more after the jump.

What We’re Reading: Magic Johnson, The Importance of Girls, and HIV Death Rates

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
October 12, 2012

Photo: Jon Hrusa/EGPAF

This week, we’re reading a Q & A with EGPAF friend Magic Johnson, learning about how investing in girls can influence global policy, finding out more about fake HIV treatment drugs, and thinking about a new study showing which populations are most affected by HIV/AIDS. Read more after the jump.

What We’re Reading: the Foundation at Work, New Research, and Steps Forward in Global Health

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
October 5, 2012

Photo: James Pursey/EGPAF

This week, we’re learning about what the Foundation is doing in two African countries, thinking about new research into nutrition and HIV, and learning about what global leaders are doing to eliminate HIV. Read more after the jump.

Note from the Field: Zimbabwe Office Hosts End-of-Project Event

Posted by Caroline Zinyemba
Lusaka, Zimbabwe
October 5, 2012

Chief Chiveso, Dr Angela Mushavi, Dr Agnes Mahomva,
Melissa Williams, and Dr Barbara Engelsmann at the
end-of-project event. (Photo: EGPAF)

On Thursday, September 27, the EGPAF/Zimbabwe staff parking lot – which is normally dry and dusty – enjoyed a “dream makeover” when it became the venue for the end-of-project event for the USAID five-year bilateral agreement. Read more about the event and the Foundation's work in Zimbabwe after the jump.

Foundation Ambassadors Pave the Way for New Advocates

Posted by Taylor Moore
Washington, D.C.
October 2, 2012

Foundation Ambassadors Fortunata and Florida Kasege.

Foundation Ambassadors are teaching others about the battle to end pediatric AIDS and leading the way to an AIDS-free generation. Learn more about their important work after the jump.