Samwel is a Laigwanan: a local influencer in his Tanzania community. Leaders like Samwel promote awareness in their Masai communities on HIV, TB, family planning, and gender issues--the health of women, children, youth, and families takes input from everyone. Thank you, Samwel, and all local influencers fighting for an AIDS-free generation!
Male involvement is key to an AIDS-free generation! “The support I received from [my husband] made me feel at ease,” says Maphosa, a 32-year-old mother of 3. Her youngest son was born HIV-free! Read Maphosa and her husband’s story: https://bit.ly/34qmdia
The health of each child, each parent, and each young person depends on the health of the family as a whole! Families around the world are creating an #AIDSFreeGeneration. Learn more about how you can support this lifesaving work at pedaids.org/donate.
In the past year, the world has changed in ways we couldn’t have envisioned. The truth is, your support to end AIDS in children, youth, and families has never been more essential. Learn the impact you make—and how grateful we are—in our new annual report: pedaids.org/2019AR
Each stage of life has new and different needs—and at EGPAF we’re proud to stand alongside families for each one. Learn more about our work to end #AIDS in families at pedaids.org/about.
During this pandemic, some of us are grateful to be at home with our families. Some of us are far apart from family, or are grieving family members. And some of us are relying on our chosen families more than ever. In the midst of this crisis, we celebrate and honor the families keeping each other happy, healthy and strong.
Did you know you can join the fight for an #AIDSFreeGeneration by creating your own community event—even online? There are so many ways to get involved, and so much change you can make! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3iOfO5g
In the 1980s, our co-founders knew we could not leave children behind in the fight against AIDS. And we cannot afford to neglect children now in the coronavirus pandemic. Read more from our CEO Chip Lyons: https://bit.ly/3cFBZZW
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For the Kids
This International Day Of The Girl we’re supporting the launch of the @genenditmovement! Together we’re calling out systemic barriers which hinder the health and prosperity of girls and young women all around the world. When all girls have agency and access to quality, modern, empathy-fueled resources and tools, we will beat HIV. #GenEndIt
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and we all have a role to play to support each other’s mental health.
Don’t stand for language that stigmatizes HIV. Check in with your friends to make sure they have support. And educate yourself on HIV and mental health.
For more resources on HIV and mental health visit HIV.gov, WHO.int, or pedaids.org.
#MentalHealthMatters
Meet Shelia: This social entrepreneur in Uganda is increasing access to HIV medication and mental health support, with her whole network behind her. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 https://bit.ly/34zLAhu
We all still have a lot of questions about COVID-19. Together, we’re learning as much as we can, to support our communities and families. Read our latest research and access our resources on the coronavirus at pedaids.org/covid19.
Students and community members around the United States have generously invested their passion and efforts with EGPAF to create an AIDS-free generation.
To those who have joined us in this fight: Thank you! And to those interested in getting involved: Welcome!
This year, you can get involved online--learn more at join.pedaids.org.
We all want to know how to beat this pandemic. But the Gates Foundation thoughtfully explores the question: how do we reshape health systems to face this pandemic, and the next, and the epidemics like HIV which we face every day? https://gates.ly/2GZ0Uw2
During the coronavirus pandemic, many people are facing double stigma: Stigma against HIV, and stigma caused by fear of COVID. We must fight to end stigma, and protect each other’s mental health. Only then can we reach an AIDS-free generation.
When Vanice was left by her partner during her pregnancy, she felt the stigma of being a single mother. But through the DREAMS program, she met a community of young women like her, who held hope in their hearts. 💫 ❤️ 💪🏾 Today, Vanice has her smile back! 😄 Read her story: 📲 https://bit.ly/2GXyrqF
The past few weeks, we’ve explored the connection between stigma and mental health challenges—and the incredible importance of kindness and solidarity with one another. ❤️ Mental health matters! And when we end stigma against HIV, we can end AIDS. 💪🏾
Agnes and her family face compounding stigma against disability, poverty and HIV every day. And every day Agnes’ perseverance uplifts her family and the women living with HIV whom she counsels. “I advise them to never give up,” she says. Agnes, thank you for your words of advice, and for sharing your strength with the world! Read more: https://bit.ly/35hjRSQ
Even when you're socially distancing or can't travel very far--check in with your friends! 👯 Mental health is just as important as our physical health. ⚕️So go ahead--pick up the phone 📞 and remind one friend you're here for them.
EGPAF-Lesotho Country Director Ts’epang Mohlomi’s message frontline staff: “You are indeed our heroes.”
This week, in honor of our annual A Time For Heroes event, we’ve recognized the Healthcare Heroes on the frontlines fighting dual pandemics of HIV and COVID-19.
And we celebrate the #HeroesHelpingHeroes—those who generously support the workers on the frontlines keeping our communities healthy and safe.
2020 is drawing to a close, but the next few months are critical as we each continue to do our part to fight this pandemic. Learn more about how you can help. https://bit.ly/3kkMGUT
“I want to speak to my fellow frontline nurses: We know health facilities can be high-risk areas, but we decided to stand by our oath that we will be frontline workers in all health battles...” Healthcare Hero Litheba Lebusa shares a moving letter to her fellow nurses on the frontlines. Read the full letter, and learn what you can do to support brave nurses like Litheba: https://bit.ly/3oF1a4v #HeroesHelpingHeroes
During the coronavirus pandemic, nurse Dina and her staff know that they need to keep themselves healthy so that they can continue to serve their community. They are prepared to treat and counsel any community members who test positive for COVID-19—while still safely providing HIV care and prevention services.
Now is A Time For Heroes—a time to support those on the frontline like nurse Dina. Learn how you can help: https://bit.ly/3kkMGUT #HeroesHelpingHeroes
“Group counseling gave us hope to continue as frontline workers, despite the deadly virus,” says Tebello Ntsane, a Healthcare Hero working with EPGAF in Lesotho. “COVID-19 is here and it is not going to go away anytime soon. We have to learn to adapt to new normal—and life goes on.” �
Now is A Time for Heroes—learn more about the crucial efforts of health workers like Tebello Ntsane and her colleagues shown here, and how you can support: https://bit.ly/3e4Vdcs #HeroesHelpingHeroes
In the face of COVID-19, peer counselors like Jane in Tanzania are relentless in supporting their communities. Jane wears a mask and socially distances as she counsels young women living with HIV or at risk of acquiring HIV.
As we face dual pandemics, Healthcare Heroes like Jane need our support more than ever.
You can be a hero, too: learn more about how to support during our virtual A Time for Heroes campaign! https://bit.ly/3kkMGUT
#HeroesHelpingHeroes
Now is A Time for Heroes—time to celebrate the Healthcare Heroes like Nurse Zulu who work so hard to keep families safe from COVID and HIV. “We have physically distanced, but we remain socially in contact with all our [clients] to ensure that they get the support from us,” says Nurse Zulu. We’ll be sharing stories of Healthcare Heroes all week, and celebrating our friends and partners who make their work possible! #HeroesHelpingHeroes https://bit.ly/3jrJqWE
Every day as we fight together for an AIDS free generation, we draw on inspiration from Elizabeth Glaser and all of the heroes fighting for healthy futures for families around the globe.
Together we can build a better world—one where no child, young person, mother, or father dies of #AIDS.
From Team EGPAF to each one of you: thank you for your support!
“I was brought up only by my mother. She really worked hard to take care of us. So any mission that involves mothers is very close to me.”
John Baru is the Director of Operations for EGPAF-Kenya. Elizabeth Glaser's legacy inspires him to make sure that our health programs in Kenya have the behind-the-scenes support they need to function—even in the face of COVID-19. Read more: https://bit.ly/3oPDHhc
“No one can understand what a young person needs or is feeling better than another young person who has similar life experiences,” write Jake Glaser and Josephine Nabukenya, young EGPAF leaders living with HIV.
"Lead the Way to an AIDS-Free Generation Z" is as a youth-centered and youth-developed conversation guide, and a call-to-action for adolescents and youth living with, or affected by, HIV.
Download the discussion guide here: 👉 https://bit.ly/2U9k8lJ
YOU can write a new narrative around HIV for your generation. 💭
YOU can be a role model and guide and inspire your community. 🎙
YOU can lead the way to an #AIDSFreeGenZ. 🌠
Download the #AIDSFreeGenZ conversation guide to get started!
👉 https://bit.ly/2U9k8lJ
“Sometimes in life it's possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments.” Today we celebrate the birthday of Elizabeth Glaser, and we are honored to continue her fight for an AIDS-Free Generation. Today, we can make a change for the better!
Huge news in the fight to end AIDS: a single shot given every two months has proved to be more effective than a daily pill to prevent HIV in women! Read more about the potentially game-changing win for gender equity and an AIDS-free generation: https://nyti.ms/38s5j6e
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Shot to Prevent H.I.V. Works Better Than Daily Pill in Women
Africa's 54 countries are far from homogenous. Yet across the continent, there are trends that have left Africa well-placed in the fight against COVID-19. Read more from Wired Magazine: https://bit.ly/3l0prjo
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The world could learn a lot from how Africa is handling Covid-19
Only half of the 1.7 million children living with HIV today have access to the medications they need to stay healthy. Today on World Children's Day, we recognize the human rights imperative to protect children from the dual pandemics of HIV and COVID. Learn what you can do to help: https://www.pedaids.org/what-you-can-do/
Crucial support for health care systems across the globe are urgently needed to fight against COVID-19 and protect existing health services for the HIV response. You can ask Congress to show their support: click here to learn how. https://bit.ly/38W9rM2
As we fight COVID-19 and AIDS globally, U.S. leadership is more important than ever. Ask your members of Congress to co-sponsor the World AIDS Day resolution, and increase global health funding NOW for the COVID-19 response. https://bit.ly/38W9rM2
“If we don’t know how well the drug works in women or if it is safe in women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant, there is often a delay in available options for women, which contributes to health disparities.” From Well + Good, read more from two doctors on the importance of gender equity in prevention and treatment of HIV: https://bit.ly/3lFE1gx
WELLANDGOOD.COM
The Latest Advancement in HIV Treatment Proves How Important It Is To Include Women in Clinical Trials Research
This year, December 1 is a special day for our community as we recognize both World AIDS Day and Giving Tuesday! This Tuesday, you can join the fight for an AIDS-free generation. Will you help us raise $5,000 to help provide lifesaving services for communities affected by HIV and COVID? Make your World AIDS Day gift today: https://bit.ly/36fTFKh
"We must always have our mission to end AIDS in children, youth and families in mind, but the tactics to achieving our mission are different considering that COVID-19 is part of our life now.” More from EGPAF experts on the effects of COVID: https://bit.ly/2KFVojI
To each and every one of you: thank you. 2020 has been a difficult year in many ways, especially for communities impacted by HIV/AIDS, whose resilience inspires us every day. We are so grateful for your support in this fight for an AIDS-free generation. We know that together we can end AIDS, because we won’t give up.
🔷 How is COVID affecting access to HIV services?
🔷 How can we protect moms and their babies?
🔷 How do we work #endAIDS while keeping staff, clients, and health workers safe? EGPAF’s Rhoda Igweta chats with John Ditekemena, Director of our Cameroon office, about some of the most pressing questions of this pandemic.
Watch some of their conversation here👇🏾 and read more on our blog: 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3m0gQgW
Your member of Congress can co-sponsor a new bipartisan resolution marking World AIDS Day and recommitting Congressional support to fighting the AIDS epidemic. Click here to lend your voice to the fight to end AIDS! https://bit.ly/38W9rM2
The first step to an AIDS-free generation? Know your status! Read more on our blog about efforts in Lesotho to make sure everyone can get tested and treated, even during COVID: https://bit.ly/3oh6V7l
To our community, as we reflect on this momentous week: THANK YOU.
As we celebrated World AIDS Day and Giving Tuesday, you stepped up and helped us raise $1,000 towards our efforts to change the future of the AIDS epidemic.
We look forward to working with you in 2021 to:
🔹Expand virtual care for vulnerable children and adolescents living with HIV during COVID
🔹 Provide Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to health care workers and patients
🔹 Ensure children, adolescents and adults living with HIV do not miss their medications
As we continue to address urgent needs posed by the pandemic, your support is more critical than ever.
Thank you for your fight for an AIDS-Free Generation!
These two extraordinary activists join us from the US and Zimbabwe to talk about living their best lives as young adults with HIV, how they advocate for the health of their communities, and life beyond their activism.
Jake and Rosa’s message for the world:
When we come together, unafraid of HIV and proud of ourselves and our communities, we can create an AIDS-free generation!
Fearless and Proud: Jake Glaser and Rosa Mahlasera
“We realized that while we were empowered, very many others were going through challenges. And now, we have a national community of changemakers.” This summer we featured Jake Glaser and Brian Ahimbisibwe in discussion, and we’re so excited to bring you the next chat in the series TOMORROW! This time Jake interviews EGPAF Ambassador Rosa Mahlasera from Zimbabwe. Come ready to watch and chat with Jake and Rosa in the comments! https://bit.ly/3qXL86Z
Young People are Leading the HIV Response: Jake Glaser and Brian Ahimbisibwe
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Chat with EGPAF Ambassadors, advocates living with HIV, and good friends Jake Glaser and Brian Ahimbisibwe about how young people can—and must—lead the HIV response worldwide. Join us and drop Jake and Brian a line in the comments!
“Community is key—together, we remind each other that we are not alone, that we are beautiful, that we are deserving and capable of love.” EGPAF Ambassador Rosa Mahlasera leaves us speechless! We’re so excited to tune in for her interview with our very own Jake Glaser this Friday Dec 18. Join in and keep this community strong as we fight for an AIDS-free generation together: https://bit.ly/3qXL86Z
💬 Tune in for a chat with EGPAF Ambassadors Jake Glaser 🇺🇸 and Rosa Mahlasera 🇿🇼 this Friday, December 18th in our special Facebook Premiere event! We can’t wait to hear from these two extraordinary activists about living their best lives as young adults with HIV, how they advocate for the health of their communities, and life beyond their activism. Register here so you don’t miss it.
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Fearless and Proud: Jake Glaser and Rosa Mahlasera
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Fearless and Proud: Jake Glaser and Rosa Mahlasera
“Kyendi Kyendi means I am who I am.” Through her startup Kyendi Kyendi Network, Sheila owns who she is: a young Ugandan woman living with HIV, fighting stigma, and ensuring access to HIV treatment for her peers.
2020 has presented new challenges for each of us, and we’re so inspired by young leaders like Sheila who have stepped up with creativity to lead the fight for an AIDS-free generation.
Want to ensure global health efforts have the funding they need to continue when they’re needed most? Lend your voice here: https://bit.ly/38W9rM2
This year, we’ve been challenged in ways we never expected—and inspired by the resilience of those we love, near and far.
From team EGPAF to you and yours, we send you warmest wishes this holiday season and all our thanks for your support for an AIDS-Free Generation.
“I have no fear of HIV. And I am not ashamed to take my medication in front of anyone.”
Thank you to our fearless and proud Ambassadors, Rosa and Jake, and all who joined in on their conversation last Friday. We are so grateful for conversations like these that inspire us to carry on the fight for an AIDS-free generation!
Missed it? Catch the recording here! https://bit.ly/3p9nDpX And please consider making a gift this year to support important work like Jake and Rosa’s.
We start a new year with challenges behind us, and ahead of us. But we know that the passion, drive, and tireless dedication of this community will build our world back even stronger—and that together, we will create the first AIDS-free generation.
In 2020, you stepped up.
You helped kids, young people, and families fight for an AIDS-free generation.
You reached people living with HIV to protect them from TB.
You supported health workers battling HIV during another global pandemic, COVID-19.
We are so thankful for your support! As we start this new year, we know we couldn’t win this battle to end AIDS without you.
We're looking forward to a new year with you!
To those who fight with us for an AIDS-free generation,
To those who take a stand against stigma,
To those who dream of healthier futures for every child, young person, and family:
We’re right here with you in 2021.
With only hours left in 2020, we need your support. Last year, you helped us to save over 100,000 lives with HIV treatment, test nearly 9 million individuals for HIV, and provide counseling and testing for 2 million adolescents.
But the challenges of COVID-19 mean we need your partnership more than ever.
Make your tax-deductible gift before time runs out: http://bit.ly/3fz8ACg
Across many countries, HIV treatment initiation is down almost 25 percent. One of the most alarming effects of COVID-19 is decreased access to HIV care for pregnant women – putting thousands of pregnant women at risk, who won’t know their HIV status or receive the treatment that allows HIV-positive women to give birth without passing the virus on to their babies. Time is running out: make your tax-deductible 2020 gift for an AIDS-free generation by midnight. http://bit.ly/3fz8ACg
One million children worldwide develop TB each year, and unacceptably, 230,000 of them will die from this curable disease. People living with HIV are especially vulnerable.
“I now feel relieved because we are all taking our drugs and feeling stronger,” says Kelia, whose family has been reached by EGPAF’s TB services.
You can help health workers and communities fighting to overcome respiratory illness, from TB to COVID-19. Support this important work in 2021 with a year-end, tax-deductible gift. http://bit.ly/3fz8ACg
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Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Strong health systems rely on the strength of Healthcare Heroes who fight for an AIDS-free generation with conviction—Like Justus, who makes sure people could receive their lifesaving medication while staying safe. Thank you, Justus, and every health worker keeping their community strong. http://bit.ly/35GE6uy
Health education is a lifelong pursuit, according to Felicity Maya, a senior nurse at Sigangeni Clinic in Eswatini. And EGPAF mentorship teams are there to support clinics to pursue continuous learning and improve health services. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3bgrMEO
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the violent attacks that transpired last week at the U.S. Capitol. Full statement here: https://bit.ly/38C48AZ
As a mother living with HIV, EGPAF Ambassador Martha Cameron knows how powerful access to treatment is for HIV-positive women. Read more in MediaplanetUSA’s Living with HIV/AIDS campaign on new advancements in treating and talking about HIV: http://bit.ly/3rit9s8
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A Mother’s Journey to an HIV-Free Family - Future of Personal Health
We start a new year with challenges behind us, and ahead of us. But we know that the passion, drive, and tireless dedication of this community will build our world back even stronger—and that together, we will create the first AIDS-free generation.
In 2020, you stepped up.
You helped kids, young people, and families fight for an AIDS-free generation.
You reached people living with HIV to protect them from TB.
You supported health workers battling HIV during another global pandemic, COVID-19.
We are so thankful for your support! As we start this new year, we know we couldn’t win this battle to end AIDS without you.
Congratulations to President Biden & Vice President Harris on their inauguration! We are committed to working alongside the Biden/Harris Administration to meet the urgent challenges of HIV/AIDS amid COVID-19—so every child can live a full & healthy life into adulthood. http://bit.ly/3bVFWeM
Everyone can help in the fight for an AIDS-free generation by knowing their HIV status! Read more about how our self-testing program in Eswatini is helping children, youth, and families live long, healthy lives: http://bit.ly/3bSEslo
“Growing up in Lesotho means having an early awareness of HIV. Twenty-five percent of the people in Lesotho are living with HIV—but the emphasis now is on living. People are living with HIV, rather than dying.”
Ts’epo Ntelane has a passion for data and informatics, and he leverages his talents to make better and stronger systems in the fight to end AIDS.
Hear his story: http://bit.ly/3qgVdf7
Strong health systems rely on the strength of Healthcare Heroes who fight for an AIDS-free generation with conviction—Like Justus, who makes sure people could receive their lifesaving medication while staying safe. Thank you, Justus, and every health worker keeping their community strong. http://bit.ly/35GE6uy
Health education is a lifelong pursuit, according to Felicity Maya, a senior nurse at Sigangeni Clinic in Eswatini. And EGPAF mentorship teams are there to support clinics to pursue continuous learning and improve health services. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3bgrMEO
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the violent attacks that transpired last week at the U.S. Capitol. Full statement here: https://bit.ly/38C48AZ
Tsunyane shares her story as a cervical cancer survivor to encourage other women to screen early and often, to ensure early detection and treatment. Read her story here: http://bit.ly/3qUC2XE and make sure you and your loved ones get screened this Cervical Health Month!
January is Cervical Health Month! “My message to all women is that they should make it a priority to get screened for cervical cancer. When it’s detected early, it can be treated." Read more from Tanzanian cervical health advocate Tumaini Kahaya: http://bit.ly/364i1pU
Congratulations to President Biden & Vice President Harris on their inauguration! We are committed to working alongside the Biden/Harris Administration to meet the urgent challenges of HIV/AIDS amid COVID-19—so every child can live a full & healthy life into adulthood. http://bit.ly/3bVFWeM
Everyone can help in the fight for an AIDS-free generation by knowing their HIV status! Read more about how our self-testing program in Eswatini is helping children, youth, and families live long, healthy lives: http://bit.ly/3bSEslo
“Growing up in Lesotho means having an early awareness of HIV. Twenty-five percent of the people in Lesotho are living with HIV—but the emphasis now is on living. People are living with HIV, rather than dying.”
Ts’epo Ntelane has a passion for data and informatics, and he leverages his talents to make better and stronger systems in the fight to end AIDS.
Hear his story: http://bit.ly/3qgVdf7
Strong health systems rely on the strength of Healthcare Heroes who fight for an AIDS-free generation with conviction—Like Justus, who makes sure people could receive their lifesaving medication while staying safe. Thank you, Justus, and every health worker keeping their community strong. http://bit.ly/35GE6uy
Lesotho has one of the highest estimated cervical cancer incidence rates in the world, but recently the government signaled its ongoing commitment to the health of girls and women with a march (limited in size in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions), to celebrate the launch of the global strategy for elimination of cervical cancer. Read this story of community activism: http://bit.ly/36lDXgc
Makhothatso Matsela is a primary teacher living in Maseru, Lesotho. She openly shares her positive HIV status and encourages her community in healthy living—such as going in for cervical cancer screenings, as she recently did. “I feel empowered to talk about cervical cancer, and I encourage others to go for screening,” she shares. Read her story: http://bit.ly/3oo15AN
Tsunyane shares her story as a cervical cancer survivor to encourage other women to screen early and often, to ensure early detection and treatment. Read her story here: http://bit.ly/3qUC2XE and make sure you and your loved ones get screened this Cervical Health Month!
January is Cervical Health Month! “My message to all women is that they should make it a priority to get screened for cervical cancer. When it’s detected early, it can be treated." Read more from Tanzanian cervical health advocate Tumaini Kahaya: http://bit.ly/364i1pU
Congratulations to President Biden & Vice President Harris on their inauguration! We are committed to working alongside the Biden/Harris Administration to meet the urgent challenges of HIV/AIDS amid COVID-19—so every child can live a full & healthy life into adulthood. http://bit.ly/3bVFWeM
Everyone can help in the fight for an AIDS-free generation by knowing their HIV status! Read more about how our self-testing program in Eswatini is helping children, youth, and families live long, healthy lives: http://bit.ly/3bSEslo
The 1.8 million children around the world living with HIV often face distinct challenges in keeping up with their treatment. Learn the 10 benefits of our Ariel support clubs for kids living with HIV: http://bit.ly/2YLXulF
Peer support is essential to help young people manage their HIV, but it is more difficult for young people in Lesotho to meet in person during the COVID pandemic. EGPAF experts are working with the adolescents in their community to chart a path forward. bit.ly/3oVI8FU
Through an EGPAF-supported teen club, Jane supports her peers living with HIV in her community in Tanzania. Read more about the incredible work of youth leaders from our partners at USAID: http://bit.ly/3tl95pZ
USAID.GOV
Teen Clubs Help Young People Cope and Thrive with HIV | News | Tanzania | U.S. Agency for International Development
Community support is essential for young people living with or affected by HIV. Our youth-centered and youth-developed conversation guide, “Lead the Way to an AIDS-Free Generation Z,” helps spark discussion as peers help one another stay healthy. And it’s now available in English, français, & português! Check it out here: pedaids.org/AIDSFreeGenZ
Lesotho has one of the highest estimated cervical cancer incidence rates in the world, but recently the government signaled its ongoing commitment to the health of girls and women with a march (limited in size in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions), to celebrate the launch of the global strategy for elimination of cervical cancer. Read this story of community activism: http://bit.ly/36lDXgc
Makhothatso Matsela is a primary teacher living in Maseru, Lesotho. She openly shares her positive HIV status and encourages her community in healthy living—such as going in for cervical cancer screenings, as she recently did. “I feel empowered to talk about cervical cancer, and I encourage others to go for screening,” she shares. Read her story: http://bit.ly/3oo15AN
“That education, that experience, it fuels the love I have to help someone else.” Zamzam is raising her family, including youngest daughter Leila, with love—and with support from her Tananzia community. Through the Malezi early childhood development project, communities ensure healthy childhoods and strong development for their children, together. Read Zamzam and Leila’s story: http://bit.ly/3ahlvrD
The people in this HIV support group from Turkana, Kenya help keep each other healthy through encouragement, solidarity, & economic empowerment. Read more about how this community supports one another to end AIDS, as they did during this pre-COVID meeting. http://bit.ly/2MpiEAP
PEDAIDS.ORG
Adhering Together - EGPAF
When communities come together for better health, we have hope for an AIDS-free generation. EGPAF, the CDC, and our partners support communities of faith with Messages of Hope for members in their community living with HIV. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2XjBIVM
Illustration: Alice Müller
EGPAF Ambassador Ashley Rose Murphy and her brother Noah recently chatted about supporting each other growing up with HIV. “I wanted to be just like Noah, and growing up that helped me to deal with my HIV. I didn’t know how to do it on my own.” Tune in for the whole conversation with their mom, Kari, as featured by Plus Life:
Plus Life
January 14 at 10:35 PM ·
She fostered children with #HIV when no one else would 😳❤️
The 1.8 million children around the world living with HIV often face distinct challenges in keeping up with their treatment. Learn the 10 benefits of our Ariel support clubs for kids living with HIV: http://bit.ly/2YLXulF
Peer support is essential to help young people manage their HIV, but it is more difficult for young people in Lesotho to meet in person during the COVID pandemic. EGPAF experts are working with the adolescents in their community to chart a path forward. bit.ly/3oVI8FU
“I will keep on encouraging my fellows, those who are being stigmatized in the community. I will give them hope." Rose is a founder member of this support group for mothers living with HIV in Tanzania, which is pictured here before the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they explore how to stay healthy and how their children can stay HIV-free. https://bit.ly/3s2N5yI
This innovation from EGPAF-Tanzania helps people keep up with their treatment for HIV with the help of a little card—and the support of a friend! It’s reduced missed appointments in some facilities to less than half of what they were previously. Learn more about the Kadi za Urafiki Model, supported by USAID:
We are sending love to all of the friends, significant others, and family members who support each other in this fight for an AIDS free generation—like EGPAF Ambassador Paige and her fiancé, Merrick! “Having a partner who shares my same drive to change the way people view HIV has made me love my work - and him - so much more!” says Paige. Happy Valentine's Day ❤️
“That education, that experience, it fuels the love I have to help someone else.” Zamzam is raising her family, including youngest daughter Leila, with love—and with support from her Tananzia community. Through the Malezi early childhood development project, communities ensure healthy childhoods and strong development for their children, together. Read Zamzam and Leila’s story: http://bit.ly/3ahlvrD
The people in this HIV support group from Turkana, Kenya help keep each other healthy through encouragement, solidarity, & economic empowerment. Read more about how this community supports one another to end AIDS, as they did during this pre-COVID meeting. http://bit.ly/2MpiEAP
PEDAIDS.ORG
Adhering Together - EGPAF
When communities come together for better health, we have hope for an AIDS-free generation. EGPAF, the CDC, and our partners support communities of faith with Messages of Hope for members in their community living with HIV. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2XjBIVM
Illustration: Alice Müller
Hajarah —who has been living with #HIV since birth—has fought her own battle with stigma. “I call it my dark times,” she says. “I was stigmatized at school, at home, even in the community." Today, Hajarah is a determined public advocate against discrimination. “Everyone can have a bright future. There’s no reason to discriminate against someone.”
Photo by Brian Ssewankambo 2020
“When we all first met, most of us were worried, depressed. Some were living in fear,” says Rose. "You may find one to have stigmatized herself, in a sense.” Rose is living with HIV, and has found community support is essential to fight stigma and stay healthy, together. She and other members share their stories of overcoming discrimination: https://bit.ly/3s2N5yI
Do you know a young, tech-savvy leader working in the HIV response? Alongside the International AIDS Society, we’re looking for 10 young leaders to take part in the design process of a digital space for young people. Apply here: 👉 https://bit.ly/3daAQMj
“I stood my ground, and said, ‘I want to advocate for a safer space for people living with HIV.’” Even when facing discrimination, activist and EGPAF Youth Advisor Mthobisi received support from his family as a kid growing up with HIV. Now as a young adult, he makes sure other young people in his community living with HIV have support too, in peer groups like this one (meeting prior to COVID-19). http://bit.ly/3hvu5DT
AIDS is a social justice issue, and pandemics are fueled by inequity. We must elevate community voices and commit to equality in leadership and decision making to make meaningful progress in the fight for an AIDS-free generation in which no one is left behind.
“I will keep on encouraging my fellows, those who are being stigmatized in the community. I will give them hope." Rose is a founder member of this support group for mothers living with HIV in Tanzania, which is pictured here before the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they explore how to stay healthy and how their children can stay HIV-free. https://bit.ly/3s2N5yI
Kigezi Teens is a new magazine published by EGPAF Youth Advisor Ismael Harerimana and a cadre of friends including Peter Ngambenawe and Eddie Nahwera. It reflects the passions of adolescence: latest clothing styles, favorite radio stations, top pop songs—as well as local sports, history, and politics. Among the colorful photos and top ten lists, readers also find articles about HIV risk-reduction and anti-stigma messages.
“Meaningfully engaging young people is the first step to the realization of our rights and efforts to change our society,” says Ismail. http://bit.ly/3q22b62
“I am finally proud to be HIV-positive.” Grant has faced many challenges in his life, including discrimination at school and in the workplace because of his HIV status. His support network of HIV-positive friends has been essential for his mental health. Grant’s call to action: “Let’s confront AIDS, HIV—and stigma as well. Let’s all live a free life.”
Hajarah —who has been living with #HIV since birth—has fought her own battle with stigma. “I call it my dark times,” she says. “I was stigmatized at school, at home, even in the community." Today, Hajarah is a determined public advocate against discrimination. “Everyone can have a bright future. There’s no reason to discriminate against someone.”
Photo by Brian Ssewankambo 2020
“When we all first met, most of us were worried, depressed. Some were living in fear,” says Rose. "You may find one to have stigmatized herself, in a sense.” Rose is living with HIV, and has found community support is essential to fight stigma and stay healthy, together. She and other members share their stories of overcoming discrimination: https://bit.ly/3s2N5yI
Evines is an expert client, meaning she serves as a link between her community in Malawi and their health center. She is living with HIV, and acts as a role model to encourage people to know their status and live a positive life. “I feel good when I am counseling the people, because I believe in what I do and in myself.”
Willhelmina Mazige is a Healthcare Hero in Tanzania, specializing in cervical cancer. “As a nurse,” she shares, “I see gender equality as an act of human rights. When a woman is confirmed to have cervical cancer, the community should not discriminate against her.”
In the early 2000’s, EGPAF Ambassador Maurine Murenga played a key role in making HIV treatment available in Kenya. Now, she’s calling for global equity in the fight against COVID. "We don't rest until lives have been saved,” she recently told NPR: http://n.pr/3qXG427
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When Uganda needed a hero, Eunice Kabagame stepped up. At the time when there were no HIV test kits, drugs, or treatment clinics in her district, she advocated for HIV services, and eventually succeeded. “I give to my community because I feel that it is my obligation,” says Eunice. “I remember the time when I was so sick that I needed some help.”
We couldn’t do our work in this fight for an AIDS-free generation without YOU: our global community of friends and supporters. And we’d like to give a special thank you to Baldwin Wallace Dance Marathoners, who over the past weeks have raised over $3,000 towards our shared efforts to end AIDS through virtual presentations, games, quizzes—and of course, Zoom dancing! EGPAF Ambassador Ben Banks spoke with the group as well, highlighting the impact of the efforts of EGPAF and our supporters in his life. Thank you, Baldwin Wallace!
In the past week, we’ve been honored to celebrate incredible heroes—women who serve as health workers, educators, activists, and counselors. We are also honored every day to carry out the legacy of three incredible women: our cofounders, Elizabeth Glaser, Susie Zeegan, and Susan DeLaurentis. Elizabeth Glaser once said, “Becoming active in the fight against AIDS made me realize I’m not a victim. I have power and I can work for change.” This International Women’s Day we thank our cofounders, and every woman who uses her power to work for change and to fight for an AIDS-free generation.
Today we celebrate all of the women around the world fighting for an AIDS-free generation, like Dr. Sajida Kimambo, Country Director of EGPAF-Tanzania. Inspired by the stethoscope she inherited from her late father, Dr. Kimambo became interested in medicine from a young age, despite the commonly held belief that the medical field was for men. Her story inspires us today on International Women’s Day, and every day. http://bit.ly/38kOyt0
EGPAF Ambassador Martha Cameron is a dedicated advocate for increased access to critical services for people living with HIV. “Access to care for all women and girls living with HIV would usher in the end to this epidemic,” says EGPAF Ambassador Martha Cameron. “Women not only care for themselves, but they care for families and communities.”
Evines is an expert client, meaning she serves as a link between her community in Malawi and their health center. She is living with HIV, and acts as a role model to encourage people to know their status and live a positive life. “I feel good when I am counseling the people, because I believe in what I do and in myself.”
Willhelmina Mazige is a Healthcare Hero in Tanzania, specializing in cervical cancer. “As a nurse,” she shares, “I see gender equality as an act of human rights. When a woman is confirmed to have cervical cancer, the community should not discriminate against her.”
Today, Vanice is a young mother of a healthy baby, with her own model home in which to raise her child.
Vanice was making her own money through her handicrafts skills, but when she became pregnant, her boyfriend disappeared.
Vanice moved to a new community to live with a relative, and joined a DREAMS Lite program implemented by EGPAF. There she met other young women with similar struggles, who also held glimmers of hope in their hearts.
Read her story of resilience: http://bit.ly/3r1OGUF
We're proud to work with partners like USAID for an AIDS-free generation! Read more on Lesotho's recent major milestone, and hear from our very own Tšepang Mohlomi, Country Director of EGPAF-Lesotho: http://bit.ly/3vFtJ5j
USAID Southern Africa
March 17 at 4:57 AM ·
#Did you know that Lesotho is one of the first Southern African countries to reach the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals? #USAID through #PEPFAR is proud to be part of the journey that led Lesotho to reach and pass the UNAIDS targets. The work is not complete, and we shall continue to support Lesotho to achieve an AIDS-free generation working through our partners. #KnowYourStatus #HIVEpidemiccontrol. Read more here: http://informativenews.co.ls/2021/03/09/how-lesotho-reached-the-90-90-90-targets-egpaf/
EGPAF Ambassador Martha Cameron is a champion against stigma, and in support of every woman and girl living with HIV. "For someone who is newly diagnosed today, I would advise them: there is a community out here. We can welcome you, and help you navigate everything you need to navigate.” Watch her recent interview with WDMV news: http://bit.ly/38Jiuz0
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Agnes and her family face compounding stigmas and challenges of disability, poverty, and HIV status. The layers of stigma can be painful, but Agnes does her best to stay positive and provide a good example for her children. She has trained as a community volunteer, and shares messages of hope for other women: “I advise them to never give up.”
We couldn’t do our work in this fight for an AIDS-free generation without YOU: our global community of friends and supporters. And we’d like to give a special thank you to Baldwin Wallace Dance Marathoners, who over the past weeks have raised over $3,000 towards our shared efforts to end AIDS through virtual presentations, games, quizzes—and of course, Zoom dancing! EGPAF Ambassador Ben Banks spoke with the group as well, highlighting the impact of the efforts of EGPAF and our supporters in his life. Thank you, Baldwin Wallace!
In the past week, we’ve been honored to celebrate incredible heroes—women who serve as health workers, educators, activists, and counselors. We are also honored every day to carry out the legacy of three incredible women: our cofounders, Elizabeth Glaser, Susie Zeegan, and Susan DeLaurentis. Elizabeth Glaser once said, “Becoming active in the fight against AIDS made me realize I’m not a victim. I have power and I can work for change.” This International Women’s Day we thank our cofounders, and every woman who uses her power to work for change and to fight for an AIDS-free generation.
We are proud to announce our continued partnership with the Keith Haring Foundation. Their $1 million investment to further our shared goal to end AIDS will allow us to sustain and expand comprehensive HIV and AIDS services and high-quality family health care in the world’s most affected regions. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to an AIDS-free generation! https://bit.ly/3so13Mi
Grandma Konde in Zimbabwe could see that her 1-year-old granddaughter, Felistas, was not developing and thriving as she should. Even more worrying, Felistas had a cough that did not go away.
Konde and her husband took Felistas to the nearest clinic, where Felistas tested positive for both HIV and TB. But with support from EGPAF and Unitaid, she was connected with the proper treatment.
Now, Felistas is a bubbly little girl who chases chickens in the family courtyard. “She has come back from the dead,” said her grandmother.
Today on World TB Day we must remember that to end TB, we need to end TB in children. pedaids.org/tb2021
We are dedicated to fighting for an AIDS-free generation, but we can’t achieve it without also fighting tuberculosis (TB). Each person’s health is connected to the health of their community. Each aspect of a person’s health is intertwined. This World TB Day, we stand with the families, health workers, and communities who join us in declaring: It is time to end TB! pedaids.org/tb2021
Together, we can end TB in families and in children. Zephania and Kelia know this firsthand. Zephania was coughing blood and experiencing chest pain, night sweats, and fever—and was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), which is especially dangerous for people living with HIV like Zephania. He and his wife Kelia received health workers trained by EGPAF in their home, and Kelia and three of their children also tested positive. “When the health workers started our children on treatment, it meant that I would be relieved and my family members are helped,” says Zephania.
Today, Vanice is a young mother of a healthy baby, with her own model home in which to raise her child.
Vanice was making her own money through her handicrafts skills, but when she became pregnant, her boyfriend disappeared.
Vanice moved to a new community to live with a relative, and joined a DREAMS Lite program implemented by EGPAF. There she met other young women with similar struggles, who also held glimmers of hope in their hearts.
Read her story of resilience: http://bit.ly/3r1OGUF
We're proud to work with partners like USAID for an AIDS-free generation! Read more on Lesotho's recent major milestone, and hear from our very own Tšepang Mohlomi, Country Director of EGPAF-Lesotho: http://bit.ly/3vFtJ5j
USAID Southern Africa
March 17 at 4:57 AM ·
#Did you know that Lesotho is one of the first Southern African countries to reach the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals? #USAID through #PEPFAR is proud to be part of the journey that led Lesotho to reach and pass the UNAIDS targets. The work is not complete, and we shall continue to support Lesotho to achieve an AIDS-free generation working through our partners. #KnowYourStatus #HIVEpidemiccontrol. Read more here: http://informativenews.co.ls/2021/03/09/how-lesotho-reached-the-90-90-90-targets-egpaf/