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Greetings from Maroua
September 27, 2011 | Add Comment
Greetings from Maroua

A few months ago, I visited the EFA regional office in Maroua, Cameroon.  I participated in many meetings (sometimes in insufferable heat!) and yet spirits remained high and laughter and lively discussion was the menu du …

Gender, HIV, and the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day
March 8, 2011 | Add Comment
Gender, HIV, and the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day

It is widely accepted that gender strongly influences the spread of HIV and the ways communities respond to it.  Gender and sexual based inequalities, norms, and violence increase vulnerability to HIV while limiting ability to …

Volunteer Addie Ryan makes a positive impact in Cameroon
February 13, 2011 | One Comment
Volunteer Addie Ryan makes a positive impact in Cameroon

EFA simply could not function without benefiting from countless volunteers. One volunteer deserves extra special recognition, though. Addie Ryan recently completed approximately four months of volunteer service with EFA Cameroon.

Men as Partners
June 30, 2009 | One Comment
Men as Partners

Education Fights AIDS International announces a new and innovative training opportunity for members of the five Cameroonian associations of people affected or infected with HIV. The Men as Partners curriculum, developed by EngenderHealth, seeks to address inequities between men and women when it comes to health and healthy behaviors.