Dr. Monde Muyangwa and Josephine Nabukenya Join Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Board of Directors
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Dr. Monde Muyangwa and Josephine Nabukenya Join Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Board of Directors
Washington, D.C.—July 23, 2020—The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Monde Muyangwa, Director of the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Africa Program, and Josephine Nabukenya, a peer counselor and HIV advocate, have joined its Board of Directors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Monde Muyangwa and Josephine Nabukenya to EGPAF’s Board,” said Jack Leslie, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Their knowledge, passion, and deep experience will be powerful additions to the team as we fight for an AIDS-free generation. I am certain that their perspectives will positively impact the direction and development of our work to address the unique challenges for people affected by HIV at each stage of life, from infancy to adulthood.”
As the Director of the Africa Program at the Woodrow Wilson Center, Dr. Monde Muyangwa leads programs designed to offer actionable solutions to some of Africa’s most critical issues, while strengthening U.S.-Africa relations, and enhancing understanding of the continent’s diverse communities. She previously served as Academic Dean at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) at the National Defense University and she currently sits on the Board of Trustees at Freedom House.
“I am dedicated to meeting the urgent needs of people impacted by HIV and AIDS in Africa and beyond,” said Dr. Muyangwa. “EGPAF’s approach is comprehensive, prioritizing research, advocacy, and technical assistance, through strong collaboration with country governments. I am proud to join the Foundation and support children, youth, and families to live long, healthy lives.”
Josephine Nabukenya is a longtime EGPAF Ambassador, advocate for youth living with HIV, and psychosocial support counselor in Uganda. She is an accomplished public speaker and author who has used her voice to advocate for her peers at various regional and international conferences and before members of the US Congress. In 2016, Josephine received the Queen’s Young Leader award for her advocacy work. She published her first book in 2019, Beyond Your Status, in which she shares her life journey and encourages young people to know their HIV status, access treatment, and live their best lives. She also serves on the Board of the International AIDS Society.
“EGPAF has been a part of my life for many years and I am pleased to take on this new leadership role within the Foundation,” said Nabukenya. “There is much progress to be made in effectively addressing the needs of young people living with HIV, and I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned through my experiences with youth HIV programming, as both a client and provider.”
EGPAF is a proven leader in the fight for an AIDS-free generation and has reached over 31 million pregnant women with services to prevent transmission of HIV to their babies. Founded in 1988, EGPAF has supported over 15,000 sites and currently works in 17 countries to offer HIV counseling, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services alongside high-quality family health care. Each stage of life—from infancy to adulthood—brings new and different challenges, and EGPAF is driven to see a world where no other mother, child, or family is devastated by this disease. For more information, visit pedaids.org.
