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May 19, 09
Support for AFAI’s Programs in Panama
On May 13th, AID FOR AIDS International’s Panama office received a check for $150,000 from the Ministry of Health in Panama. This funding will allow AFAI to continue implementing their HIV and AIDS programs for children and adolescents living in the Metropolitan area. Trina Maria Aguais, Regional Director for AFAI received the check on behalf of the organization.
Apr 14, 09
First Lady of Panama joins the Board of Directors of AID FOR AIDS International.
On April 7, 2009 Mrs. Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos, First Lady of Panama, was officially welcomed to the Board of Directors of AID FOR AIDS International at their quarterly board meeting, held at fellow board member Alejandro Santo Domingo’s Park Avenue office in New York City.
The First Lady has been a member of the “Coalition of First Ladies in the fight against AIDS”, a group that has played an unprecedented role in working to eliminate HIV and AIDS in her Panama.
As a board member for AID FOR AIDS, she plans to expand her efforts in the fight against the epidemic to reach the Latin American region as a whole. Mrs. Torrijos is the first Latin American First Lady to join the Board of Directors at AID FOR AIDS, an international AIDS organization based in the U.S with offices in 5 Latin American countries.
Mar 17, 09
AIDS WALK 2009
JOIN THE AID FOR AIDS TEAM!!!
HELP US FUND RAISE TO KEEP OUR LIFESAVING
HIV/AIDS PROGRAMS RUNNING!!!
This is one of the most important fundraising events of the year for us and we really need your help to make it successful. As a team member you can fundraise by asking your friends, family and co-workers to help you support AID FOR AIDS. You can receive donations online or in cash or checks.
To register with the team click the following link: AIDS WALK AFAI
To donate to our team please click the following link: DONATE NOW
Feb 17, 09
Open House
AID FOR AIDS International’s Board of Directors:
Maria Eugenia Maury Arria, Alejandro Santodomingo, Claudia Cisneros, Blanca La Salle, Christian Murrie, Narciso Rodriguez and Terry Reily
Cordially invites you to an OPEN HOUSE
Monday, February 23, 2009 120 Wall Street, 26th Floor 6:30 PM
The Open House will showcase AFAI’s innovative, life-saving programs and will feature a silent auction of selected art and jewerly pieces. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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For more information or questions about this event, please contact
Dec 22, 08
Aid for AIDS celebrates Christmas
300 children benefited from the joy and treats offered Panama Star PANAMA.
Volunteers turned out in droves at the Miraflores Locks on Friday, to bring Christmas cheer and excitement to over 300 children and their families, who are part of the Aid for AIDS program operated from the Hospital del Niño in Panama city.Sponsors including the Kirby Simon Trust Foundation, operating via the American Embassy, made sure the kids, many with HIV or aids, had plenty to eat, games, live music, two giant piñatas and the ongoing support and love of the volunteers who included Minori Misawa, wife of the Japanese Ambassador and members of JICA (the Japan International Corporation Agency) which has volunteers on assignment from their home country, working in locations across the country, including the Children’s hospital and the Gorgas Institute.
Dec 18, 08
Clínica para la atención de niños con VIH inauguró Primera Dama en Hospital del Niño en Panama
La primera dama de la República, Vivian Fernández de Salud, inauguró el nuevo consultorio de psicología de AID for AIDS, en el Hospital del Niño, el cual brindará atención a los niños, niñas y adolescentes que viven con VIH en el país.
El equipamiento y remodelación del consultorio, por un monto aproximado de 7 mil balboas, estuvo a cargo del Fondo de Inversión Social por gestiones de la esposa del Presidente de la República.
La representante de AID for AIDS para el área de Latinoamérica, María Cristina Aguais, agradeció a la señora Fernández de Torrijos por el apoyo, y dijo que este consultorio permitirá que los niños, niñas y adolescentes que se atienden en la Caja de Seguro Social, el Hospital del Niño y de otros centros hospitalarios, puedan recibir la atención que requieren en esta clínica.
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Dec 09, 08
My Hero Gala 2008
On Monday, December 1st, 2008, AID FOR AIDS International held is My Hero Gala, commemorating World AIDS Day and celebrating individuals making a difference in the fight against the epidemic. This year’s honorees were photographer Mario Testino, for his work combating stigma and discrimination faced by women and children in developing countries; the SABMiller company, for their unrelenting dedication to the fight against AIDS in the workplace; the law firm of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLC, for their commitment to providing pro-bono legal services to charitable and civic organizations; and Argentinean activist Alejandro Pompei, for his leadership and presence within the new generation of youth born with HIV.
Oct 30, 08
My Hero Gala 2008 - Monday December 1st - Tickets Now on Sale!
On Dec. 1 at Guastavinos, we will host our biggest fundraising event of the year, the 2008 My Hero Gala, featuring a silent auction, dinner, awards ceremony and dancing. Supported by Gala co-chairs Alejandro Santo Domingo, Claudia Cisneros and Narciso Rodriguez and Board President Maria Eugenia Maury Aria, AFAI is proud to honor world-renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino with the individual My Hero Award, SAB Miller Group with the corporate My Hero Award and 19-year-old Alejandro Pompei with the Activist Award. Almost 95 cents of every dollar collected at the gala is used to provide services for people living with HIV and AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean region and for immigrants in New York City.
Oct 06, 08
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We’ve Moved!!!
We would like to inform everyone that AID FOR AIDS International has now relocated to 120 Wall street, 26th floor New York NY 10005, and is open for business as usual. Initial problems with the telephone switch board have been resolved so you can now contact us as usual on 212 337 8043. You can also contact us as usual by email at
We look forward to welcoming you at our new office very soon.
Aug 19, 08
Welcome to the New AID FOR AIDS International website
We are extremely proud to present you with our brand new website, completely redesigned from the ground up. We know you will find it much easier now to find information on the goals and achievements of AFAI, be kept up to date with all of our current events and most importantly - ways you can get involved. And a special welcome to the thousands of supporters we have invited to preview the site from Facebook. Click here for a brief overview of the site
Aug 18, 08
Oscar winning documentary: The Blood of Yingzhou District
AFAI Staff members had the opportunity to meet personally with Eliza Petrow, a public health consultant working directly with these children in China. Ms. Petrow sought out AFAI staff at the International AIDS Conference in Mexico earlier this month, to personally thank them for their support and help providing pediatric antiretroviral medication.
Watch “The Blood of Yingzhou District” trailer
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Aug 04, 08
Mejora tu calidad de Vida - Conferencia Vivencial
Si quieres mejorar tu salud y calidad de vida, esta es tu oportunidad!
Ven y participa en esta conferencia formativa, en la cual recibirás herramientas para tu desarrollo personal y aumento de la seguridad en ti mismo.
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Jul 18, 08
Buy and Sell on eBay to raise funds for AID FOR AIDS International
AID FOR AIDS International is now part of the eBay Giving Works program. So, you can support our mission when you buy and sell on eBay. We already have over 80 items currently listed by generous supporters and you can find a complete list of all items donating a percentage of the sale to AFAI by Clicking here
Jul 15, 08
Summer of Prevention event with Manuel and Hermes - Domincan Republic
Together with AID FOR AIDS, Manuel and Hermes organize a Summer HIV Prevention Program. A young and interactive production with one of the best prevention messages for our children. The event organized by the Youth Program “En Acción con Manuel y Hermes” is destined to contribute to the “culture” of protection and prevention of HIV in the Dominican Republic adolescent population.
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Jul 15, 08
NYIAL’S Women’s Group celebrates the Summer
The women’s Spanish-speaking support group will be celebrating the warm weather and taking advantage of their children’s break from school. More than ten mothers have confirmed their attendance to an outing in Central Park at 10 am on Friday July 18, 2008.
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