UN, World Bank Release New Report On The Global HIV Epidemic
A new report on the global HIV epidemic among young people was released by five U.N. organizations, as well as the World Bank and the International Labor Organization, on Wednesday. In a statement given after the report’s release, the World Bank’s managing director, Mahmoud Mohieldin, noted that "Existing prevention strategies have had limited success, so we have to look for creative new approaches to reverse the HIV/AIDS epidemic. These must address people's very basic needs for education, economic security, inclusion, dignity, and human rights." We at Global Camps Africa agree with Mr. Mohieldin and his colleages at the United Nations. That’s why we are using an innovative approach to HIV/AIDS prevention and education in our programs: residential camp experiences for AIDS-affected children and youth in South Africa. We are reaching young people with voluntary HIV testing and counseling services, life skills, and HIV education through activities that are informal and fun. We create a secure environment that provides a foundation for learning based on trust, love, and acceptance.
Please join us in our work to empower children for an AIDS-free tomorrow. Find us at www.globalcampsafrica.org.
Maribeth Carroll
Maribeth Carroll, Hoboken, NJ, has more than 15 years experience in Human Resources within the financial services industry, across a broad range of HR disciplines including employee relations, talent and performance management, compensation, recruiting, organizational change and integration. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park with a B.A. in Journalism and concentration in Public Relations. She joined the board of Global Camps Africa in 2011 after serving as a counselor at Camp Sizanani in 2010. Maribeth has supported a number of philanthropic organizations, which serve the needs of underprivileged women and children both in the local and global community. Maribeth is also a member of the Board of Trustees of WomenRising, Inc, formerly the YWCA of Hudson County, NJ since 2006.
Emily Crowder
Executive Director - Emily Crowder joined Global Camps Africa (GCA) in 2010 to continue her work supporting children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. In her role as Executive Director at GCA, she is responsible for organizational and Board development, operational management, and the strategic coordination of fundraising and communications activities. Prior to joining GCA, Emily served as the Executive Team Lead at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, where she facilitated the organization’s global strategic planning efforts, co-produced a documentary film about the Foundation’s work, and managed the Executive Office of the President and CEO. She received her graduate degree in global health policy in 2011.