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Put People First 🙌💙 That's the theme for #AIDS2024 (where we'll be at the end of the month, see you there 👋) and it's also at the core of everything we do at @mothers2mothers . Join us this month as we share and celebrate the ways we #putpeoplefirst

📸 Closing Pride Month with the story of Alfred, a @mothers2mothers Family Mentor in South Africa 🌈 “How do we combat hate crimes at a community level when my peers are not accepted by their own families? And how do we address bigger health issues that affect society when we do not make services available and accessible to the people who need them?” Alfred—a proud LGBTQI+ activist who is part of @mothers2mothers_ !!re!!_039; Project AMPLIFY— is making a difference through his dedication to creating health and acceptance of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in South Africa. See #LinkInBio ☝️ to read more about his story and work.

Big news! Our Q1 2024 results once again demonstrated our ability to achieve the @UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.. In the first quarter of the year, among our client cohort... ✅ 98% of pregnant women or new mothers living with HIV knew their status. ✅ 99% of those who knew their status were on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. ✅ 95% of pregnant women or new mothers on treatment were virally suppressed. Here's to pushing forward and continuing to bring health and hope to communities across sub-Saharan Africa 🙌

Getting tested, and knowing your status is a powerful act of self-care. ➡️ This U.S. #HIVTestingDay watch for words of wisdom from @mothers2mothers community health workers, Makeletso, Esther, and Bupe—all role models and beacons of hope for people living with HIV in their communities.

There is less than one month to go until the 25th International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2024 )—the world’s largest conference on HIV/AIDS—that takes place from 22nd to 26th of July in Munich, Germany and virtually. @mothers2mothers has a busy week planned—we are convening a satellite session: “Radical Honestly and Bold Solutions Needed to End AIDS,” hosting an art exhibit at the Global Village: "Representation Reimagined, Challenging Preconceived Ideas about HIV," welcoming attendees to our booth in the exhibition hall, and speaking at several other events and satellite sessions. See #LinkInBio for all of the details and where to find us. We hope to see you there!

#ClimateChange is more than an environmental issue—it’s a global public health crisis disproportionately impacting women and girls. 👉 Swipe to learn more.

We are proud to support #GlobalCitizenFestival on Sept. 28 in Central Park! Now is the time for the global community to support frontline organisations and invest in life-saving solutions to end extreme poverty. So, take action with @glblctzn to earn tix: https://buff.ly/3Rtr4YT

To mark #PrideMonth , @mothers2mothers is highlighting Project Amplify – a pilot we are running in South Africa to explore whether our proven peer-led model can extend to men who have sex with men and improve health outcomes for this population. See #LinkInBio to access the blog!

🌍 Today is World Refugee Day! At @mothers2mothers , we celebrate the resilience of displaced individuals and highlight the urgent need for healthcare, education, and support for women and children affected by displacement. Discover how we're making a difference in Mozambique through the @USAID DREAMS programme and read Samia's inspiring story. Together, we can create a future of health, hope, and stability for all. 💙 See #LinkInBio to read more on our blog

Today is #Juneteenth in the U.S., also known as Freedom Day—the day when the last remaining enslaved people were freed, a full two and a half years after slavery was legally abolished. At @mothers2mothers , racial justice is an issue close to our hearts, as equity is at the centre of our work. Each day we see how inequity fuels poor health—hitting vulnerable African women and children the hardest, and leaving African communities behind in the Global Goal of achieving good health and well-being for all. Join us today, and every day, to ensure that everyone, everywhere can access the vital health care they need.

@mothers2mothers Mentor Mothers like Isabel are at the heart of our work. They are advisors, educators, and trusted members of their communities, using their experience to lift up and inspire other women to take action to improve their and their family's health and well-being. 🙌 Since 2001, over 12,000 Mentor Mothers have reached over 16 million people with life-changing support and education, transforming health outcomes for families across 12 sub-Saharan African countries.

We are continuing the birthday celebrations by wishing a very Happy Birthday to @mothers2mothers Spokeswomen Faustina and Bupe! Faustina is from Ghana and celebrated her birthday last week, and Bupe, who is based in Zambia, celebrates today 🎉. As Mentor Mothers and Spokeswomen, you truly are the heart of our work—thank you for all you do to power us forward in our mission to ensure the people who need it most get the health care they need from someone they trust.