During most of his teen years, Mbongeni Dlamini wondered if he would ever ask a girl to go out with him. His normal adolescent fears were compounded by the fact that he is HIV-positive. Today, through his involvement with a psychosocial support group, Mbongen has the confidence to envision a girlfriend — and eventually a wife and family. Keep reading
EGPAF Ambassador Ben Banks recently shared his journey of living with HIV with students at Holy Cross Dance Marathon. This year, Holy Cross students raised more than $30,000 to support EGPAF and its work to end AIDS in children! Keep reading
Data collection and analysis recently became faster and more efficient in EGPAF’s research in Rwanda because of the use of electronic tablets and open-source software. Keep reading
Feb. 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in the United States – a day set aside to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic that continues to disproportionately affect the African-American community. Keep reading
When Yusef discovered his HIV-positive status, he faced the task of disclosing his status to his three wives. Together, the family is facing the virus, taking proactive steps to prevent transmission. Keep reading
When Jake Glaser spoke at Kwamo Secondary School in Homabay County, Kenya, Jessica Atieno hung on his every word. Like Glaser, Atieno was born HIV-positive — and though living on the other side of the globe, his story parallels hers and that of millions of other young people around the world. Keep reading
Chip Lyons, president and CEO of EGPAF is featured in the January 2015 edition of POZ, discussing the incredible progress that has been made toward eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Keep reading
Petronille Musengente is a research nurse studying health behaviors of HIV-positive mothers in Rwanda as part of the Kabeho study. Because of her role as a listener and a confidante, the women in the study refer to Musengente as Mama Kabeho. Keep reading
Adolescence is a vulnerable time for everyone. But teenagers living with HIV have more challenges as they discover who they are and transition into adulthood. Support groups in Kenya are helping young people grow up positive and healthy. Keep reading
