April 19, 2010 -- GAA’s Board of Directors announced today that the Global AIDS Alliance will be closing its doors on April 30th. Founded more than 10 years ago, GAA has played a major role in combating global HIV/AIDS at the local, national and global level – shaping the policy and appropriations debates on PEPFAR and the Global Fund for prevention and treatment, developing and implementing the Campaign Against Pediatric HIV/AIDS (CEPA) in sub-Saharan Africa, and initiating campaigns on Zero Tolerance Against Violence for Women and Girls; the Sub-Saharan Safe Schools Initiative, universal education, and to integrate reproductive health services with HIV/AIDS services on the ground.
“For the past ten years it was my pleasure to work with the Global AIDS Alliance,” said Scott Evertz, who served as Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy under President George W Bush. “Without a doubt, GAA's fierce and strategic advocacy, in coalition with other organizations and with leaders on Capitol Hill and in the Administration, resulted in a heroic and historic response to the global AIDS pandemic in the face of enormous odds.“
“Financing HIV/AIDS related advocacy has been a challenge in recent years. Unfortunately, financial struggles make it no longer possible for GAA to remain a viable global advocacy organization,” stated Charles Stephenson, Chairman of the Board. “Yet the work is not done. The necessity to fight for full funding for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention is greater than ever, especially within the current political climate and global economic recession. Millions of lives – including newborns and children – are at risk, and we hope that both the Obama Administration and Congress won’t lose sight of this bipartisan issue during the budget debates. We support the ongoing efforts of others who are able to continue the effort to eradicate HIV/AIDS.”
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For inquiries, please contact Laura Chambers: lchambers@globalaidsalliance.org
April 19, 2010 -- GAA’s Board of Directors announced today that the Global AIDS Alliance will be closing its doors on April 30th. Founded more than 10 years ago, GAA has played a major role in combating global HIV/AIDS at the local, national and global level – shaping the policy and appropriations debates on PEPFAR and the Global Fund for prevention and treatment, developing and implementing the Campaign Against Pediatric HIV/AIDS (CEPA) in sub-Saharan Africa, and initiating campaigns on Zero Tolerance Against Violence for Women and Girls; the Sub-Saharan Safe Schools Initiative, universal education, and to integrate reproductive health services with HIV/AIDS services on the ground.
“For the past ten years it was my pleasure to work with the Global AIDS Alliance,” said Scott Evertz, who served as Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy under President George W Bush. “Without a doubt, GAA's fierce and strategic advocacy, in coalition with other organizations and with leaders on Capitol Hill and in the Administration, resulted in a heroic and historic response to the global AIDS pandemic in the face of enormous odds.“
“Financing HIV/AIDS related advocacy has been a challenge in recent years. Unfortunately, financial struggles make it no longer possible for GAA to remain a viable global advocacy organization,” stated Charles Stephenson, Chairman of the Board. “Yet the work is not done. The necessity to fight for full funding for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention is greater than ever, especially within the current political climate and global economic recession. Millions of lives – including newborns and children – are at risk, and we hope that both the Obama Administration and Congress won’t lose sight of this bipartisan issue during the budget debates. We support the ongoing efforts of others who are able to continue the effort to eradicate HIV/AIDS.”
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For inquiries, please contact Laura Chambers: lchambers@globalaidsalliance.org
April 19, 2010 -- GAA’s Board of Directors announced today that the Global AIDS Alliance will be closing its doors on April 30th. Founded more than 10 years ago, GAA has played a major role in combating global HIV/AIDS at the local, national and global level – shaping the policy and appropriations debates on PEPFAR and the Global Fund for prevention and treatment, developing and implementing the Campaign Against Pediatric HIV/AIDS (CEPA) in sub-Saharan Africa, and initiating campaigns on Zero Tolerance Against Violence for Women and Girls; the Sub-Saharan Safe Schools Initiative, universal education, and to integrate reproductive health services with HIV/AIDS services on the ground.
“For the past ten years it was my pleasure to work with the Global AIDS Alliance,” said Scott Evertz, who served as Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy under President George W Bush. “Without a doubt, GAA's fierce and strategic advocacy, in coalition with other organizations and with leaders on Capitol Hill and in the Administration, resulted in a heroic and historic response to the global AIDS pandemic in the face of enormous odds.“
“Financing HIV/AIDS related advocacy has been a challenge in recent years. Unfortunately, financial struggles make it no longer possible for GAA to remain a viable global advocacy organization,” stated Charles Stephenson, Chairman of the Board. “Yet the work is not done. The necessity to fight for full funding for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention is greater than ever, especially within the current political climate and global economic recession. Millions of lives – including newborns and children – are at risk, and we hope that both the Obama Administration and Congress won’t lose sight of this bipartisan issue during the budget debates. We support the ongoing efforts of others who are able to continue the effort to eradicate HIV/AIDS.”
For inquiries, please contact Laura Chambers: lchambers@globalaidsalliance.org
