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Cures and cares for people in Africa and around the world with leprosy and related diseases. Working to develop a vaccine to prevent leprosy.
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Over two million women in developing countries suffer from complications in childbirth that lead to a leaking of urine and waste. The condition known as obstetric fistula persists where women lack access to medical care and where malnutrition rates are high; poor nutrition leads to complications in childbirth. The United Nations has designated May 23 as the first-ever International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Aid for Africa members The Fistula Foundation, Worldwide Fistula Fund, Family Care International and Tostan are making real progress on ending the condition. Learn how.
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Aid for Africa members bring AIDS education, treatment and diagnosis to Sub-Saharan Africa.
More than 60 percent of global AIDS cases are in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the region accounts for 72 percent of AIDS-related deaths. Find out what Aid for Africa members are doing to help.
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Aid for Africa is a unique alliance of U.S.-based charities and their African partners dedicated to helping children, families, and communities throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Our grassroots programs focus on health, education, economic development, arts & culture, conservation, and wildlife protection in Africa. Learn More
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