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:The Foundation's Largest Initiative Ever Aims To Curb HIV Infection Among South African Youth The initiative is a bold and ambitious attempt to reduce HIV infection among South African adolescents by promoting sexual health and healthy futures for young people. The main target group of the campaign is 12- to 17-year-olds, but special programs focusing on children 6 to 12 years of age are also part of the campaign. The focus and program components of…

Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group As part of an on-going series of meetings designed to promote and strengthen U.S. - Southern Africa independent sectors linkages, the Southern Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group is planning a 2-day meeting focused on defining and examining the role of grantmakers in the region in the light of remarkably changing circumstances. The meeting, entitled "", is planned for Washington DC on November 10 - 12, 1999, and will be attended by…

Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group: The Role of U.S. Grantmakers in a Changing Region November 10-12, 1999 Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, Virginia Introduction Southern Africa has had its share of turmoil and dramatic change. Although South Africa has over the past five years established itself as a shining example of democracy and Mozambique has transformed its economy and government shattered by nearly a decade of civil war, the situation is not as favorable throughout the region.…

The Role of U.S. Grantmakers in a Changing Region The Southern Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group November 10 12, 1999 The Westfields Marriott Hotel Chantilly, Virginia AGENDA November 10 3:30pm on-goingCHECK-IN 6:00pm 8:00pmDINNER RECEPTION: Welcome & Opening Discussion Jeffersonian VI RoomTopic:"Southern Africa: Challenges and Prospects" Amb. James Joseph, U.S. Ambassador to South Africa November 11 (casual attire) 6:30am 8:30amBREAKFAST Fairfax Dining Room 1 9:00am 9:15amINTRODUCTORY REMARKS Grand Dominion VI Room 9:15am 9:40amKEYNOTE ADDRESS "The Role of…