USAID Hosts Talks on HIV/AIDS Orphans
WASHINGTON, DC 20523
PRESS OFFICE
http://www.usaid.gov/
(202) 712-4320
2003-024
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
October 31, 2003
Contact: USAID Press Office
Washington, DC - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will host a high-level technical consultation on orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS from November 3-5, 2003. On Monday, November 3rd several world renowned experts (see list below) on HIV/AIDS will focus on the magnitude of the problem, global strategic approaches, principles for implementation, and programming issues. This technical consultation will review the current research on orphans and vulnerable children around the world, share promising approaches and programs, and help to determine a course for an increased response to HIV/AIDS-affected children.
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WHAT: | Technical Consultation on Orphans and Children affected by HIV/AIDS
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WHEN: | Monday, November 3, 2003 -- 8:00am - 5:00pm
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WHO: | World renowned experts in the field of HIV/AIDS:
- Dr. E. Anne Peterson, USAID, Assistant Administrator for Global Health
(confirmed - speech 8:45am, Monday, November 3)
- Ambassador Randall Tobias, U.S. Coordinator for International HIV/AIDS Assistance
(confirmed - keynote speech at 10am, Monday, November 3)
- Mrs. Graca Machel Mandela, Founder, Foundation for Community Development
(confirmed - speech at 4pm, Monday, November 3)
- U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (invited)
- U.S. Senator Mike DeWine (invited)
- Representatives from UNICEF, World Conference on Religion and Peace
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WHERE: | Renaissance Washington Hotel
999 Ninth Street, NW (between I and K Streets)
Washington, DC
202/898-9000
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Media should contact Portia Palmer, USAID Press Office at 202/712-4422 prior to attending this event.
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years.
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