Taking on HIV and AIDS in our Backyard
Nanah Fofanah, a Whitman-Walker Health community health educator, discusses what it's like to be on the front line of the HIV epidemic in our nation’s capital. Keep reading
What We’re Reading: Recognizing Rights and Raising Awareness
This week we’re calling for the establishment of an International Day for Maternal Health and Rights and celebrating health workers who are on the front lines of the epidemic. Keep reading
Dancer Diaries: Dancing for an AIDS-free Future
Thanks to support from friends and family, participants at this year’s Dance Marathon at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) raised more than $445,000 for the fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS. Keep reading
In Tanzania, New Vehicles Provide a Lifeline to Remote Areas
In Tanzania, EGPAF donated three vehicles which will allow health workers to provide better care, treatment, and prevention services to people living with HIV. Keep reading
Celebrating National Youth and HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
In celebration of National Youth and HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, EGPAF Foundation Ambassador Florida Mwesiga talks candidly about the realities of HIV/AIDS in teenagers. Keep reading
Join the Global Movement: Declare April 11 International Day for Maternal Health and Rights
A woman dies from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth every two minutes. Help EGPAF, The Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE), and other great organizations mark the first International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. Keep reading
Partnerships to Ensure No Child in Zambia Has AIDS
In Zambia, EGPAF partners with Tiny Tim and Friends (TTF) to provide training and mentorship services for their health counselors. Keep reading
Using Soccer to Tackle HIV/AIDS Education Gap in Teens
Children and teens are among the most vulnerable populations affected by HIV/AIDS and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) applauds innovative ways of teaching young people how to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. Keep reading
The Kabeho Study: EGPAF’s Evolving Role in Rwanda
The Kabeho Study allows researchers to take a close look at the impact of many of the programs and policies EGPAF has helped establish since it began working in Rwanda in 2001. Keep reading
