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May 2013 - International Women's Month

By Lisa Meadowcroft, posted 06 June 2013 see more by this blogger

I think this past month of May should have been called 'International Women's Month'! For AMREF and indeed many women around the world, this past May has been a time of reflection, celebration and attention towards the half of... Keep reading

AMREF Nominee for 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Receives REAL Award in Uganda

By Sharon Rainey, posted 24 April 2013 see more by this blogger

Americans certainly get fired up about the Oscars, the Golden Globes and Grammys.  Every year, several awards are given to recognize the accomplishments of celebrities, actors, singers, athletes and entertainers. But what about the REAL people who don’t just... Keep reading

Beating malaria one village at a time…World Malaria Day 2013

By Lisa Meadowcroft, posted 24 April 2013 see more by this blogger

Malaria continues to be a major health problem in sub-Saharan Africa with the disease being a leading cause of death amongst young children and a major health problem for pregnant women.  Rural and poor communities living in... Keep reading

AMREF at Columbia University's 10th Annual African Economic Forum

By Emily Correale, posted 01 April 2013 see more by this blogger

 Healthcare Delivery in Africa

For the past 10 years, the African Business Club and the Pan-African Network of Columbia University have produced the African Economic Forum to discuss the present and future... Keep reading

Stand Up for African Mothers Campaign off to good start

By Lisa Meadowcroft, posted 18 March 2013 see more by this blogger

Giving life should be a time of joy, not death.  Yet each year in sub-Saharan Africa, almost 200,000 women die needlessly during pregnancy and childbirth.  Why?  Because they lack access to... Keep reading