BBC News reports that anti-retroviral treatments (ARVs) and universal testing could stop the spread of Aids in South Africa within five years, according to Dr. Brian Williams, a leading figure in the field of HIV research based at the South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (Sacema) in Stellenbosch.
"We've been using drugs to save lives, but not stop the infection," Williams told BBC. "It's time to look beyond that." He says that if clinical trials started now, all of the HIV positive people in South Africa could be on ARV treatment within five years.
Click here to read the article on BBC.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
New Program for AFCA
Change.org recently launched the 2010 Ideas for Change in America competition, and I just submitted an idea that I'd love your support on. The title of the idea is "Launch an Educational and Exercise Program to Teach Children About Africa, AIDS and What They Can Do To Help "
To vote for my idea, all you have to do is click here and you can vote in less than 20 seconds.
The top 10 voted ideas will be presented at an event in Washington, DC to relevant members of the Obama Administration, and then promoted to Change.org's full community of more than 1 million people. So we could have a real impact.
Thanks for the help!
tanya
To vote for my idea, all you have to do is click here and you can vote in less than 20 seconds.
The top 10 voted ideas will be presented at an event in Washington, DC to relevant members of the Obama Administration, and then promoted to Change.org's full community of more than 1 million people. So we could have a real impact.
Thanks for the help!
tanya
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Our Kids Still Need Us, and We Still Need You
All of our hearts are breaking for Haiti, and rightfully so. But please don't forget our own children who equally need all the help they can get, just to survive, every single day. Please keep your hearts open and continue to help children with AIDS to receive life-saving medicine and emergency supplies.
American Foundation for Children with AIDS has been blessed by the generous donations, large and small, by so many of you over the years. We, especially the kids, are so grateful and hope that you will continue to give what you can to help us keep these children alive and healthy. Without you, we couldn't do what we do.
You can make a donation online to give toward getting medical supplies where they're most needed. Or, if you have other items you wish to donate, you can bring them to us. We always need:
On behalf of the kids, THANK YOU!
American Foundation for Children with AIDS has been blessed by the generous donations, large and small, by so many of you over the years. We, especially the kids, are so grateful and hope that you will continue to give what you can to help us keep these children alive and healthy. Without you, we couldn't do what we do.
You can make a donation online to give toward getting medical supplies where they're most needed. Or, if you have other items you wish to donate, you can bring them to us. We always need:
- wheelchairs - pediatric and adult
- blankets and sheets
- toys for the kids are always appreciated
On behalf of the kids, THANK YOU!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Calling All Climbers for Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up 2010 Events!
This year's Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up event planning is under way. If you're a climber, we would love for to join us once again in our efforts to raise funds to help us save kids lives while doing something you love -- climbing! Save the dates, and spread the word!
CLIMB UP THE 50 - Summer 2010
Climb, hike or run up the highest point in your state.
CLIMB UP KILIMANJARO - September 11-22, 2010
Join a team of climbers as they travel to Tanzania where they will climb up Mount Kilimanjaro while getting to see a bit of the African continent.
CLIMB UP THE WORLD - September 18-19, 2010
Run, climb, hike or cycle wherever you happen to be—no geographical boundaries can stop you from helping children while doing something good for yourself.
CLIMB UP IN CHARLOTTE - November 6, 2010
Run, climb, hike or cycle in and around Charlotte, NC.
We also have a women's climb in 2011!
CLIMB UP KILIMANJARO - Women's Team - February 5-15, 2011
Join a team of women climbers as they travel to Tanzania where they will climb up Mount Kilimanjaro while getting to see a bit of the African continent.
More information, including registration, is up at the Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up website!
We've also posted some Climb Up stories from last year's participants who called it an opportunity of a lifetime and an experience that they will never forget. While fulfilling a dream to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, they helped save the lives of children. What could be better than that?
These climbing/hiking events benefit the American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA). AFCA is a non for profit organization which provides life-saving medicine, nutritional support, humanitarian relief, and medical supplies/equipment to HIV+ children, their HIV+ guardians and HIV+ pregnant women. We work in Sub-Saharan Africa – Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Won't you join us in helping save kids' lives?
CLIMB UP THE 50 - Summer 2010
Climb, hike or run up the highest point in your state.
CLIMB UP KILIMANJARO - September 11-22, 2010
Join a team of climbers as they travel to Tanzania where they will climb up Mount Kilimanjaro while getting to see a bit of the African continent.
CLIMB UP THE WORLD - September 18-19, 2010
Run, climb, hike or cycle wherever you happen to be—no geographical boundaries can stop you from helping children while doing something good for yourself.
CLIMB UP IN CHARLOTTE - November 6, 2010
Run, climb, hike or cycle in and around Charlotte, NC.
We also have a women's climb in 2011!
CLIMB UP KILIMANJARO - Women's Team - February 5-15, 2011
Join a team of women climbers as they travel to Tanzania where they will climb up Mount Kilimanjaro while getting to see a bit of the African continent.
More information, including registration, is up at the Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up website!
We've also posted some Climb Up stories from last year's participants who called it an opportunity of a lifetime and an experience that they will never forget. While fulfilling a dream to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, they helped save the lives of children. What could be better than that?
These climbing/hiking events benefit the American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA). AFCA is a non for profit organization which provides life-saving medicine, nutritional support, humanitarian relief, and medical supplies/equipment to HIV+ children, their HIV+ guardians and HIV+ pregnant women. We work in Sub-Saharan Africa – Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Won't you join us in helping save kids' lives?
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Paige's Last Post
Well everyone, this is my last post as the AFCA's communication intern. I've really enjoyed working with the AFCA this semester. It was more than just your average internship of making copies, getting coffee, and faxing. I felt as though I actually contributed to helping out the children, even through tasks like researching and making databases. Everything I did, no matter how little it seemed to me, worked towards the greater goal of helping the children.I appreciate the opportunity the AFCA gave me and all the great experience I acquired through this internship. I hope to stay connected with AFCA and keep up with all their work.
Thank you AFCA! Keep up with the good work!
Thank you AFCA! Keep up with the good work!
Friday, November 27, 2009
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