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Dec 4

Africare and Abbott Labs Celebrate World AIDS Day with Documentary Launch

In recognition of World AIDS Day, Africare, together with Abbott Labs, hosted a viewing and discussion of “Together We Can!” a documentary that aims to show a comprehensive approach to HIV/AIDS through the inspiring story of Ophelia Haanyama Ørum, an HIV/AIDS activist and author.
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November 12

President George W. Bush Honored at Africare Dinner

The 2008 Africare Bishop John T. Walker Dinner was held on November 12 at the Hilton Washington Hotel. Over 1,400 international, government and corporate leaders were in attendance and raised some 1 million dollars to support Africare in improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.

Bishop Walker Dinner 2008

ABOVE (Left to Right): Africare Board Chairman
Frank W. Fountain, Africare President Julius E. Coles and U.S. President George W. Bush at the 2008 Bishop Walker Memorial Dinner. Photo by Gustave Assiri

US President George W. Bush was the recipient of the Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award for the over $100 billion he has allocated to programs on the Africa continent.

Learn more about the Dinner >>

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October 1

Africare President Appointed Board Member of the African Development Foundation

President George W. Bush has appointed Africare president Julius E. Coles to serve on the Board of Directors of the United States African Development Foundation. Learn more >>

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Africare's Work

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Joining hands on World AIDS Day

On World AIDS Day, observed every
year on December 1st, Africare joins hands with millions around the globe to recognize and pay respect to those who have lost their lives or continue to live with the effects of HIV/AIDS. Africare staff have made AIDS relief a top priority for more than 20 years and will continue this important work to improve lives and build futures for families and communities across the African continent.

On December 1st, we highlight one of these
inspiring stories from the field. Read More>>
(Photo by Students of the World 2007 Columbia Team)

Food Aid

Food for Thought:  Highlighting Africa’s Story on World Food Day 2008

On October 16th, Africare joins hands with millions around the world to observe World Food Day 2008.  The day was designed to increase awareness of the world food problem and promote year-round action to alleviate hunger, malnutrition and poverty.  Africa’s unique story in today’s food crisis calls for our immediate attention. You can help.   Learn more >>
(Adam Finck photo)

Darfur refugees

Darfur response: Africare aids genocide refugees

In eastern Chad, Africare manages the Gaga Refugee Camp — providing shelter, food, medical care, other aid to more than 20,000 Darfurian refugees.Learn more >>
(USAID photo/C. Reintsma)

Africare brings water to African villages

Africare, African Well Fund partner to bring safe water to Africa

The African Well Fund partners with Africare to bring safe, plentiful water to communities in Africa — for example, Sierra Leone's Lowoma Mandu village. Watch the video >>
(Sheila McKinnon photo)