A review of the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic (see the December 4, 2008 “HIV/AIDS – Advances in Hope Video Podcast”) might leave some people puzzled about why National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day will be marked on September 27. Many of us in the HIV/AIDS community (and some people beyond this circle) well know [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 10, 2010 – Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams presented Franklin H. Williams awards to nine returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs) at a ceremony in Shriver Auditorium at Peace Corps Headquarters on September 9, 2010. The Franklin H. Williams awards honor ethnically diverse returned volunteers who exemplify a commitment to community service [...]

Later this week, we’ll be attending the U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA) the largest AIDS-related gathering in the U.S. As you may remember, in November we posted some highlights from USCA 2009. In this post, we’ll give you a sneak-preview of what’s coming up at USCA 2010 and an update on last year’s USCA activities. [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 4, 2010 – Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams is saddened to announce the death of Peace Corps volunteer Thomas “Tom” Maresco in Lesotho. Tom, 24, died as a result of a gunshot wound on Sept. 3 in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, but at [...]