Growing Old with HIV: Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
July 24, 2012

For years, children living with HIV/AIDS were left out in the cold by conventional treatment methods. But as treatment methods improve, more and more children are growing up with HIV, and they face unique challenges and obstacles. On Monday, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation hosted a panel discussion of adolescent HIV treatment needs, entitled ” Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Transitioning Adolescents Living with HIV Since Birth: A Global Perspective.”

Uniting for an AIDS-Free Generation

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
July 24, 2012

This past Saturday evening, UNAIDS hosted an event called Uniting for an AIDS-Free Generation, held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. “Uniting for an AIDS-free Generation"—the theme of the event—took the audience on a historical journey through the history of AIDS, highlighting the early days of the epidemic and key milestones in the world’s response to the disease.

An Evening of Inspiration

Posted by Florence Ngobeni-Allen
Washington, D.C.
July 23, 2012

Florence Ngobeni-Allen with EGPAF President
and CEO Charles Lyons and Jake Glaser.
(Photo: EGPAF)

This weekend at AIDS 2012, EGPAF Ambassador Florence Ngobeni-Allen attended an event hosted by UNAIDS, ONE, the Business Leadership Council, and the Nelson Mandela Foundation called Uniting for an AIDS-Free Generation.

The special evening brought together heroes in the fight against AIDS to celebrate the return of the International AIDS Conference to the United States for the first time in more than two decades. Inside, Florence provides a detailed recap of the evening.

Using Mobile Technologies to Eliminate Pediatric HIV: Evidence the Future is Bright for mHealth

Posted by Michelle Betton
Washington, D.C.
July 23, 2012

Mobile health technology (mHealth) is a pretty hefty topic to delve into at 7 a.m., but this morning’s mHealth presentation at IAS – sponsored by the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, mHealth Alliance, and Johnson & Johnson – provided encouraging insight into how mobile technology can positively affect pediatric HIV work.

A Letter to All Advocates

Posted by Jake Glaser
Washington, D.C.
July 22, 2012

Advocates! Jake Glaser here. I’d like to share with you an amazing experience I had this past weekend. I was honored to join a group of outstanding individuals at a UNAIDS-hosted event called Uniting for an AIDS-Free Generation. Held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the event kicked off this year’s International AIDS Conference.

Elton John – A Champion for Children Living with HIV/AIDS

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

Sir Elton John has been a musical superstar for over 40 years, but he has also been a leader for people living with HIV/AIDS. Read more about his new book and his thoughts on Elizabeth Glaser's legacy.