President's Note from the Field: Progress in Rwanda

Posted by Charles Lyons, President and CEO
Washington, D.C.
June 4, 2010

I recently returned from Rwanda, where I saw the country’s incredible strides in fighting pediatric AIDS. Rwanda is approaching universal access to HIV prevention and treatment services for mothers and infants throughout the country – one of the leaders among African nations in these efforts, and its example should be studied closely.

I had the opportunity to meet with both Rwandan and U.S. officials, as well other global and national organizations with whom we have incredible partnerships. I also had the privilege of meeting numerous health care workers and patients while visiting two health facilities supported by the Foundation and USAID through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Conversations with the Foundation's Country Directors: Lesotho

Posted by Evan Von Leer
Washington, D.C.
June 2, 2010

In March 2010, all twelve country directors met in Washington, D.C., to discuss each country’s work over the past year. We had the opportunity to sit down with each of them and learn more about the Foundation’s work in their countries. We wanted to share these conversations with you through short videos highlighted here and featured on each respective country page.

In this post, we introduce you to the Foundation’s work in the mountainous Kingdom of Lesotho, as told by country director Dr. Leopold Buhendwa.

Note From the Field: A Wonderful Day for Children in Côte d’Ivoire

Posted by Gilberte Koffi and Jacqueline Dressen
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
May 25, 2010

We wanted this day to be a memorable one for the children. Wednesday, May 19th, was meant to be a day full of fun events – crafts, painting, and storytelling – for children who attend clinics supported by the Foundation in Côte d’Ivoire. It was also a way for our office to celebrate the Foundation’s 20 years of fighting for kids living with HIV in the U.S., Côte d’Ivoire, and around the world.

Foundation President and CEO Charles Lyons in Rwanda

Posted by Robert Yule
Washington, D.C.
May 25, 2010

Foundation President and CEO Charles Lyons is currently in Rwanda, observing first-hand the Foundation’s HIV prevention, care and treatment, and counseling programs.

Foundation Joins National Geographic’s Global Action Atlas

Posted by Taylor Moore
Washington, D.C.
May 25, 2010

National Geographic recently unveiled a unique website highlighting nonprofit organizations, their important work, and opportunities for supporters to help. Called Global Action Atlas, the site highlights amazing efforts to reduce human suffering, protect the environment, and preserve cultures. More importantly, it provides a place for individuals to connect to the people and organizations helping improve the world around them.

The Foundation was recently selected as a participating organization, and now hosts 17 project pages showcasing our work around the world, as well as opportunities to donate, advocate, and join us in our mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.

A Special Guest in the Washington, D.C. Office

Posted by Evan Von Leer
Washington, D.C.
May 21, 2010

We were lucky enough to have Jake Glaser, son of Elizabeth and Paul Michael Glaser, stop by the Washington, D.C. office this week.

He sat down with us on Tuesday, May 18, and talked for about an hour with a group of nearly 80 staff members assembled in the D.C. office and remotely by video conference in the L.A. office.