Foundation Communications Campaign Honored with Platinum MarCom Award

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.

NIH Decides to Preserve Research Networks Dedicated to Fighting HIV/AIDS in Mothers and Children

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.

Note from the Field: The Story of a Mwambuli (Teacher) in Western Kenya

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.

What We're Reading: Foundation Donor and Ambassador Highlighted in Wall Street Journal

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.

Political Star Power in Zambia

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.

President's Message: October 2010

Posted by Charles Lyons
Washington, D.C.
October 22, 2010

I’m writing this message after a recent trip to Lesotho – a small country in the middle of South Africa, with the third-highest HIV prevalence rate in the world. Lesotho is called the African “Kingdom in the Sky” for a reason – its mountainous terrain poses constant challenges to the way we deliver critical and lifesaving services. Innovation is, and will continue to be, the key to our success there.