Faith groups reaffirm commitment to help end AIDS in children

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[World Council of Churches] At a time when global crises risk diverting attention from critical health issues, the annual Communities of Faith Breakfast Sept. 26 at the Yale Club of New York City alongside the United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed the need to prioritize children in the global fight against HIV.

Co-hosted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the World Council of Churches, this gathering brought together religious leaders, policymakers and health advocates to underscore the vital role of faith-based organizations in sustaining momentum towards an AIDS-free future.

The event served as a reminder of the ongoing need for global commitment to end AIDS by 2030, particularly through investments in pediatric HIV programs. The breakfast concluded with renewed pledges from participants to sustain global HIV programs, particularly those focusing on children and families.

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