![“Since I am living with HIV, I disclosed my HIV status my niece Plamedi [age 14] and also disclosed her own HIV-positive status so that she will know the reason why she is taking medication every day. Despite this, Plamedi kept neglecting drugs when I was out of the house. During the Yika Mpiko program health literacy session, I was told to tell Plamedi about the benefit of adhering to HIV treatment which is being healthy versus the risk of refusing to take medicine—which is only death. These new communication skills have made Plamedi aware of the advantages and risks regarding adherence, or not, to HIV treatment. From that day, Plamedi is taking medicines on her own.” — Therese, Mapela Health Center](https://pedaids.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DRCStoryQuoteGraphics-05_v2.png)
Founded over 30 years ago, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is committed to a comprehensive response to fighting HIV and AIDS through research, global advocacy, strengthening of local health care systems, and growing the capacity of governments and communities in the world’s most affected regions to respond to urgent needs. We’re driven to see a world where no other mother, child, or family is devastated by this disease.