Foundation Blog
News, commentary, and voices in the efforts to eliminate HIV and AIDS in children worldwide.
Posted by
Taylor Moore
Washington, D.C.
November 2, 2010
This year, instead of giving someone a video game, or a pair of socks, or a gift card to the mall, give a donation to help the Foundation eliminate pediatric AIDS.
Designed by children living with HIV, these special cards share the magic of the holidays and the impact of the Foundation, as seen through the eyes of children affected by our work.
Continue past the jump to read about two brothers who helped design this year's cards, and see all of the cards available for purchase.
Photo: One of the 2010 Foundation holiday cards
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Posted by
Taylor Moore
Washington, D.C.
October 29, 2010
As a member of the Communications Department, I’m proud to announce that one of the Foundation’s communications initiatives recently received a Platinum MarCom Award from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). Read more after the jump.
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Posted by
Katie Lapides
Washington, D.C.
October 27, 2010
Yesterday, after a period of debate over structure of its research networks, the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases made public their decision to maintain a network solely dedicated to maternal/pediatric AIDS research.
The Foundation spoke out in support of preserving this kind of network, which has been involved in much of the cutting-edge research that has led to our knowledge of how to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
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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.
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Posted by
Stephanie Bowen
Washington, D.C.
October 22, 2010
The Foundation and our work have been featured in the news a few times this week… In case you missed it, one of our Board members and his wife, Bill and Susan Belfiore were profiled in the Wall Street Journal’s popular “Donor of the Day” column. Read more after the jump.
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Posted by
Dr. Susan Strasser
Lusaka, Zambia
October 22, 2010
Rubbing elbows with former heads of state is not a regular occurrence for Foundation staff in Zambia, or anywhere, for that matter. But that is exactly what Zambia Country Director Dr. Susan Strasser had the opportunity to do earlier this week when the government of Zambia received several high profile guests
– including the country's former president
– to build momentum and support in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Led by former President Mogae of Botswana, the Champions for an HIV-Free Generation, is an all-star gathering of distinguished African leaders that advocate for increased efforts to prevent the spread of HIV on the continent.
Read more about Dr. Strasser's meeting and the groups' visit to a Foundation-supported hospital in Lusaka.
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