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PEPFAR and Warner Bros. Entertainment are proud to present the trailer for “Saving Lives Creating Hope.” Developed through a public-private partnership between PEPFAR and Warner Bros., the engaging new trailer gives audiences a sneak peek of PEPFAR's “Saving Lives Creating Hope” documentary. [Trailer]
"Saving Lives Creating Hope" is an unforgettable tale of the human spirit: of bold leadership and the transformational power of partnerships in the fight against global AIDS. In the documentary, government, faith, community and private sector leaders from Haiti, Rwanda and Tanzania share inspiring stories of the impact of PEPFAR. [Documentary] |
Nigerian Woman with HIV Finds Happiness in Marriage, Helping Others with HIV |
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Mercy Egbejule, a Nigerian woman living with HIV, has come a long way since she tested positive for HIV in 2003. Mercy recently married a man who is also HIV-positive, and is looking forward to sharing her life with him. She says that finding someone “with whom together we can fight HIV/AIDS is a big plus.” Mercy is also helping care for orphaned and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS after receiving PEPFAR-supported training. “The children are doing well and the oldest of them is 16 years old. We meet monthly at a resource center in Ipaja, |
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where I teach them about HIV/AIDS, sex education, peer pressure and moral etiquette,” she said. “The joy is that many lives are being affected positively. For me this is unbelievable. Nobody thought I would make it,” she added. “Before medication I was seriously sick with TB. That I am now strong and can give care and support to others is like a mission accomplished for me.” [more] |
Artists celebrate PEPFAR Success Stories in Zambia |
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The success of Zambia in fighting HIV/AIDS was recently celebrated at an art opening sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia. The opening, hosted by the Public Affairs Section, featured the works of 26 Zambian artists. The works underscored the tenacity and courage shown by Zambian people in their fight against the disease, and reflected how the U.S. Government has helped in this effort through PEPFAR. The artists, members of the Visual Arts Council, pursued the theme of “Transforming |
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Lives Through ART.” The artists were able to sell many of the pieces on display, further reaching out to the community with visual images promoting social responsibility and HIV/AIDS awareness. | | | |  | |
