Foundation Blog
News, commentary, and voices in the efforts to eliminate HIV and AIDS in children worldwide.
Posted by
Chip Lyons
Washington, D.C.
June 3, 2013
EGPAF President and CEO Chip Lyons with
musician Jamar Rogers at the 2013 A Time
for Heroes carnival in Los Angeles.
(Photo: Getty Images)
Four years ago, I attended my first A Time for Heroes carnival in Los Angeles. What started as a special event for Elizabeth Glaser’s closest friends and family has over the years become an annual celebration of the work we do to help moms and babies around the world stay healthy, and HIV-free.
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Posted by
Jill Davis
Washington, D.C.
June 3, 2013
One of the Foundation’s most dedicated supporters is Jewelers for Children (JFC), a charitable organization comprised of businesses and individuals in the jewelry and watch industries. JFC is deeply committed to helping children in need, and since 1999 has designated the Foundation as one of its JFC Legacy Charity partners.
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Posted by
Johanna Harvey
Washington, D.C.
May 31, 2013
Actress Shailene Woodley, star of “The
Secret Life of the American Teenager” at the
2012 “A Time for Heroes” event in
Los Angeles. (Photo: EGPAF)
This week, we’re celebrating a new approach to international aid funding, preparing for “A Time for Heroes” with Jamar Rogers, and learning how outcomes from the 66th World Health Assembly and 2013 Women Deliver conference will impact the global effort to eliminate pediatric HIV/AIDS.
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Posted by
Brandon Molale
Los Angeles, CA
May 31, 2013
Actor Brandon Molale is committed to the fight
to eliminate pediatric HIV.
(Photo: Brandon Molale)
From box-office smash movies to television show favorites like “True Blood” and “NCIS”, I’ve always been recognizable for my athleticism and size. From playing football at Fresno State to my breakout role in Adam Sandler’s hit comedy, “Mr. Deeds”, I’ve always had a passion for using my talent to benefit the most vulnerable among us. I’ve had the opportunity to take part in activities benefiting such charities as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and organizations that rescue neglected and abused animals. But today, I’m taking a stand and joining the fight with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
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(Photo: James Pursey)
A mother and child at a health clinic in Uganda. Since our work in Uganda began in 2000, the Foundation has provided support to 201 prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) sites and 252 care and treatment sites in the 13 districts of the Southwestern region. Today, in collaboration with the Uganda National AIDS Control Program and the Ministry of Health, EGPAF is increasing access to a broad range of comprehensive quality HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) services for children, women, and families.
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Posted by
Johanna Harvey
Washington, D.C.
May 30, 2013
How will the World Health Assembly’s call for
renewed focus on public health in 2014 affect
the battle to eliminate pediatric HIV?
(Photo: WHA)
The
66th World Health Assembly (WHA) concluded with a call for several significant shifts in focus, budget, and overall public health goals for 2014 and beyond.
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