By Daniel Cothran, MPH, AIDSTAR-One Program Officer. AIDSTAR-One is managed by USAID’s Office of HIV/AIDS, and provides rapid technical assistance to USAID and U.S. Government country teams to build effective, well-managed, and sustainable HIV and AIDS programs and promotes new leadership in the global campaign against HIV. Yes, I said it. But it’s not my [...]
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Microbicide Gel Offers Protection Against HIV Transmission
By Lee Claypool, USAID Biologist Microbicide. That’s kind of a funny-sounding — perhaps even scary — word for something pretty powerful. It certainly has a scientific “ring” to it, and that tends to turn people off. It’s complicated, it’s detailed, and it’s… boring, right? If you think something that can empower women, save lives, and [...]
Introducing the NGO Sustainability Index for Sub-Saharan Africa
Submitted by Laurel Gordon, USAID Office of Democracy & Governance Whether acting as advocates, watchdogs, or service providers, it is widely recognized that Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in countries across sub-Saharan Africa. However, their ability to make a true impact depends not only upon their own organizational capacity and financial viability, but [...]
