GAIA Vaccine Foundation - Facilitating Access to Tuberculosis Care in Mali

Address

GAIA Vaccine Foundation
146 Clifford St
Providence, RI 2903
United States
401 453 2068
http://www.gaiavaccine.org

Mission

The GAIA Vaccine Foundation is a Rhode Island-based non-profit organization working in Bamako, Mali and in Providence, Rhode Island since 2002. Our mission is to promote HIV prevention, while we work on the development of a globally relevant, globally accessible HIV vaccine that can be distributed on a not-for-profit basis in the developing world. The foundation activities are focused on HIV education, prevention, access to care and vaccines.

Programs

Mother to Child HIV Transmission Prevention: We tested 2700 women and identified more than 80 women who needed HIV treatment to prevent transmission to their babies. The Here Bolo HIV Peer education program uses a physical mnemonic based on the five fingers of the hand to teach illiterate people about HIV. TB Bolo provides comprehensive TB education, screening and management for the neighborhood of Sikoro. Friday Activities: HIV+ women share an afternoon meal with our HIV doctors.

GAIA Vaccine Foundation's Current Projects on GlobalGiving

HIV and TB care at the village level in Mali
HIV and TB care at the village level in Mali 		Facilitating Access to Tuberculosis Care in Mali
Facilitating Access to Tuberculosis Care in Mali

Personnel Overview

Karamoko Tounkara - Director of the GAIA Mali office
We are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Karamoko Tounkara as the director of GAIA in Mali. With expertise in AIDS, tuberculosis, and infant health, "Kara" directed two community healthcare centers in Mali before becoming the director of the GAIA clinic in 2007.

Personnel Statistics

Anne De Groot, Dr
Founded in 2002
Employees: 1
Volunteers: 6