UNAIDS - PEPFAR Faith Initiative Launch of Compendium African Promising Practices by FBOs on Pediatric & Adolescents HIV - 26 June 2023

[Bob Noziglia]

Hello All,

I wanted to pass along this invitation from Francesca with the UNAIDS -PEPFAR Faith Initiative for a hybrid event they are hosting on June 26th to highlight the role of African Faith Community Interventions to end Pediatric and Adolescent HIV. 

Additional details on the event are listed below, as well as how to register for in person and virtual participation. An agenda for the event is also listed, please let me know if there are any questions or additional information would be useful. 

The UNAIDS – PEPFAR Faith Initiative is honored to invite you to the Launch of the Compendium of Promising Practices on the role of African faith community interventions to end paediatric and adolescents HIV, on occasion of the June session of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB).
 

UNAIDS PCB SIDE EVENT
26 June 2023, 3:00pm – 3:45 pm CET
Hybrid event
The Role of African Faith Community Interventions 
To End Paediatric and Adolescent HIV
Hosted by the UNAIDS – PEPFAR Faith Initiative

 

Venue for in person participation: Palais des Nations, Room XXVII. For in person participation, kindly register at https://indico.un.org/event/1004058/ 
Unless you have a UN badge.
For virtual participants:Please register at https://www.interfaith-health-platform.org/event-details/the-role-of-african-faith-community-interventions-to-end-paediatric-and-adolescent-hiv-1
Interpretation:  English-French

 
In this session, we delve into the journey of faith-based organizations in Africa and their contribution to the fight against pediatric and adolescents HIV. The Compendium of promising practices showcases the impact of faith-based approaches, highlighting innovative strategies, programs, and interventions that have saved lives and nurtured the well-being of young individuals.

Agenda
Facilitator: Kodo Ngabane, UNAIDS
 
Welcome and introduction: 

• Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director: Policy, Advocacy, Knowledge, UNAIDS
• Mamadi Yilla, Acting Principal Deputy U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy, U.S. Dept. of State, PEPFAR

FBOs Promising interventions:

• Faith-engaged Community Outreach Posts: Gibstar Makangila, Executive Director, Circle of Hope, Zambia
• Video – Baby Shower Initiative, Nigeria

Reactions by governments’ representatives related to scaling-up promising interventions in countries
 
Open discussion
 
Closing:

• Mamadi Yilla, Acting Principal Deputy U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy, U.S. Dept. of State, PEPFAR
• UNAIDS, Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director: Policy, Advocacy, Knowledge, UNAIDS

Best,

BN

Bob Noziglia | Advocacy Manager

Christian Connections for International Health (USA) | www.ccih.org

mobile: +1-901.262.6246 | bob.no...@ccih.org

 

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