What's New

New Report Identifies Priorities and Price Tag for President Obama’s Leadership on Global Health
October 23, 2009
"Members of the media are invited to a special teleconference call and join Africa Action with Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, UN Special Advisor on the Millennium Development Goals, Director of Columbia’s Earth Institute, Dr. Peter Mugyenyi, director of Uganda’s Joint Clinical Research Center, and The Hon. Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) Thursday, October 29, 2009, 10:00 AM ET. Click here for RSVP information..."  Go >

Top Ten Ways to Take Action to End HIV/AIDS in Africa
October 13, 2009
"Here is the latest updated top ten ways to take action to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. Click here to find new ways to take action in your community..."  Go >

Setting the Message Straight: Civil Society Delivers Statement to Dr. Eric Goosby, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator
September 25, 2009
"We, the undersigned 60 civil society organizations and networks of people living with HIV and TB, working in 28 countries across Southern Africa and the world, write to express our dismay at your statement that a target of achieving universal access for HIV prevention and treatment in Southern Africa by 2015 is ‘unrealistic’ because the resources required to enable this will not be found...."  Go >

Africa Action Calls for a U.S. Contribution of $1.050 billion for Fiscal Year 2010
September 24, 2009
"This letter, endorsed by Africa Action and over 20 other organizations, was sent to each member of the House and Senate Appropriations State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs and subcommittees as well as to the Chair and Ranking Members of the full appropriations committees..."  Go >

Tickets on Sale Today: Just Words Benefit Concert for Peace and Justice in Africa
September 17, 2009
"The Africa Action benefit concert, Just Words for Peace and Justice in Africa, will feature the 2008 Wammie Award Winners from The Washington Area Music Association Chopteeth, other local favorites including John Stone Reggae & Regg'go, as well as some of the best socially conscious poets, spoken word and hip-hop artists in the nation. Click here to see the poster [PDF]..."  Go >

Sudan and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
August 12, 2009
"The Global Fund has disbursed $182,759,157 for 11 grants for health initiatives in Sudan. This new Africa Action resource explains the health challenges facing the people in Sudan and how the Global Fund can address AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria- if the U.S. fulfills its financial commitment to the Global Fund ..."  Go >

Africa Action Talking Points on the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
August 2, 2009
"This Africa Action resource explains what the Global Fund is, and includes FAQ, resources, links, and information..."  Go >

Media Briefing Booklet: President Barack Obama's Visit to Ghana July 10, 2009
July 10, 2009
"Over the past decade, Africa’s status in U.S. national security policy has risen dramatically, for three main reasons: America’s growing dependence on Africa’s oil exports, Africa’s importance as a major battlefield in America’s “Global War on Terrorism,” and Africa’s central position in the global competition between America and China for economic and political power..."  Go >

Africa Action Talking Points on the G8 and Africa
July 6, 2009
"As the G8 leaders meet in Italy for the newest conference, new action must be taken to demonstrate that their stated objectives last year, along with those from 2005, reflect more than just rhetoric..."  Go >

Congress Acts to Tame Prowling Vulture Funds
June 18, 2009
"Today Congresswoman Waters introduced the "Stop VULTURE Funds” Act (H.R. 2932) to the House of Representatives. Africa Action commends the leadership shown by U.S. congressional representatives and urge that it receive support by the full House so that it can move forward for Senate review. Click here to see which countries are affected by Vulture Funds..."  Go >

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