Launching Option B+ in Tanzania
This February, Lesotho held an official launch of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) new consolidated HIV care and treatment guidelines. Keep reading
Courage and Commitment: Investing in Girls for A Brighter Future
“Gender and public health are two branches of the same tree,” said Nafsiah Mboi, M.D., chairman of the board at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Keep reading
Breaking the HIV-Hunger Trap
In resource-limited settings, children living with HIV often face the dual challenge of coping with the virus and suffering from hunger. Both conditions severely weaken the immune system, leaving the body unable to defend itself. Experts call this the “HIV-Hunger Trap,” but we can help interrupt the cycle. Keep reading
A Return to Treatment, a Restoration of Hope
After losing her husband and two children to HIV, Regina Paulo decided to take ownership of her health and joined a family planning program sponsored by the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Thanks to health workers at an EGPAF-supported clinic, Regina gave birth to an HIV-negative daughter. Keep reading
HeForShe Campaign: Men Speaking Up for Women’s Rights
UN Women recently launched the HeForShe campaign, urging men to speak out against gender inequality. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) supports several programs that encourage men to play an active role in HIV prevention. Keep reading
Courage and Commitment: Women Must Unite to Eliminate Pediatric AIDS
In February, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Ambassador Florence Ngobeni-Allen joined UNAIDS and Born Free Africa in Cape Town, South Africa to meet with HIV-positive women and share her own story of being a mother living with HIV. Keep reading
Nigel Barker Joins EGPAF Board
We're excited to welcome world-renowned photographer Nigel Barker to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation board of directors. Keep reading
Courage and Commitment: Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Empowering women to take ownership of their health and the health of their children has a ripple effect of empowerment throughout a community. This National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 10), join the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) in honoring courages women around the world who are standing up and speaking out about HIV/AIDS. Keep reading
Dancer Diaries: Baldwin Wallace Stands UP 4 THE FIGHT
With support from friends and family, students at Baldwin Wallace raised $27,450. Baldwin Wallace Dance Marathon has been fundraising for EGPAF for 13 years. Check out a video recap of the event! Keep reading
