Articles by Rachel Hoy Deussom
By Rachel Hoy Deussom – Chair, EFA International Board of Directors
Irene* is petite, with almond-shaped eyes and a brillant smile. She is married with one child and an eighth grade education. Irène is HIV-epositive. These …
Health is our first wealth. It takes an effort each and every day to live a healthy life. In Cameroon, approximately one in 20 adults is HIV-positive. In places like the Far North of Cameroon, …
UNAIDS.org — The African continent is experiencing major changes as 17 African countries prepare to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their independence in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Two days before the anniversary celebrations, a high-level international conference, …
EFA International proudly announces that it is a grant recipient of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)’s Volunteer Activities Support and Training (VAST) program. With the help of Peace Corps Volunteer technical …
February 11th is Cameroon’s National Youth Day, a celebration of the country’s greatest asset for the future: its youth. Each year and in each village and town, primary and secondary schools participate in cultural festivals and …
Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti and all those affected by the earthquake that hit Port au Prince last Tuesday, January 12th. We send sincere wishes for the good health, safety and strength for …


