Foundation Blog
News, commentary, and voices in the efforts to eliminate HIV and AIDS in children worldwide.
Posted by
Charles Lyons
Washington, D.C.
November 12, 2011
(Originally published in the Huffington Post, November 12, 2011) Sometimes, in order to be heard, you have to speak up. But for children and mothers around the world who often don't have a voice or a seat at the political table, we need leaders who will speak on their behalf. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did just that in a landmark speech at the National Institutes of Health. She reminded us of some recent successes we've had in the fight against global HIV/AIDS, which have presented the world with an historic opportunity "to change the course of this pandemic and usher in an AIDS-free generation."
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Posted by
Jen Pollakusky
Washington, D.C.
November 8, 2011
Thirty years ago, when the fight against HIV first began, the reality of the epidemic was fairly bleak. AIDS was seen as a death sentence. In just a few years’ time, it left its mark around the globe, from San Francisco to South Africa. But the past three decades have also seen tremendous progress in HIV research, prevention and treatment, much of it as a result of U.S. leadership.
Today, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reminded us of our past successes and outlined a new way forward to create an AIDS-free generation. Read more inside.
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Yesterday, on the 20th anniversary of Magic Johnson’s announcement of his HIV status, we were reading about his impressive record as an AIDS advocate – and reminded once again of the enduring legacy of our co-founder, Elizabeth Glaser.
When Johnson first learned that he was HIV-positive, his first concern was for his family. After determining that his wife Cookie and unborn baby were HIV-negative, he next faced a difficult decision about his own future. He knew he would have to retire from basketball, but would he reveal his condition to the public, or guard his privacy? Read more inside.
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Posted by
Jen Pollakusky
Washington, D.C.
November 2, 2011
A mother and child wait to be seen by a
doctor in Uganda. (Photo: EGPAF/
James Pursey)
As budget talks continue to heat up over the next few weeks, funding for lifesaving global health programs, including HIV/AIDS, are at risk of being drastically reduced.
According to a recent CNN article published earlier this week, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is one of the important programs that could suffer from budget cuts.
The U.S. foreign aid budget, which includes programs like PEPFAR, accounts for less than 1 percent of overall federal spending – a relatively small amount and a fraction of what the U.S. spends on other areas of the budget. But the return on investment around the world is enormous.
Click through the jump to learn how you can help save these critical programs.
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Posted by
Sanyu Nkiinzi
Mbarara, Uganda
October 14, 2011
Photo: James Pursey
In the seventh and final post in our blog series, “Fighting Pediatric AIDS in Uganda,” we hear from 35-year-old mother of two, Elizabeth. After learning she was living with HIV, Elizabeth began efforts to educate her community and help people affected by HIV/AIDS. Today, Elizabeth works at Rugazi Health Centre IV as an expert client and counselor. Click past the jump to read about her passion for HIV education and counseling.
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Posted by
Sanyu Nkiinzi
Mbarara, Uganda
October 13, 2011
Photo: James Pursey
The sixth blog in our “Fighting Pediatric AIDS in Uganda” series introduces us to Justine, a single HIV-positive mother who is pregnant with her second child. Justine is receiving PMTCT services at a Foundation-supported facility in Kagongo, southwestern Uganda. In her post, Justine discusses her fears about transmitting HIV to her unborn child, and how she hopes to help other women like her in the future. Read more after the jump.
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