By Doumtigai Guibai, translated by Gena Barnabee – EFA Peer Educator

EFA Peer Educators at gender training in Maroua
My husband died from a disease that we didn’t understand; after medical exams, the results showed that we …

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 …

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 …

The efforts of Cameroonian youth to prevent new HIV infections through safer sex is showing results!  A recent UNAIDS study reports that both males and females in Cameroon are using condoms more frequently with their …

MAROUA, CAMEROON – Peer educators trained in an EFA International-sponsored program have educated more than 6,000 people in Cameroon’s Far North region about HIV transmission and prevention. The January-June training involved 14 HIV-positive youth in …

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 …