RISING TO THE CHALLENGE – WITH BOLD NEW GOALS

Since 1981, The J.F. Kapnek Trust has played an innovative and leading role in promoting excellence in health, education and research in Zimbabwe. In keeping with the vision of its founder, James F. Kapnek, the Trust has maintained its original focus while also adapting to the impact of HIV/AIDS and the changing needs of the people of Zimbabwe.

The Pediatric AIDS Fund, the primary focus of the Trust's work in Zimbabwe, includes several interrelated, collaborative projects that directly affect the lives of women, children and communities impacted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. From the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) to developing community-based preschools and resources for early childhood development, The J.F. Kapnek Trust is a leader in supporting families and communities in the fight against AIDS and its related challenges in Zimbabwe.

Despite a huge deterioration in the economic and political situation in Zimbabwe in the past year, we have good news to report. Thanks to your support and the dedicated Zimbabwe based Kapnek Trust staff, we have managed to continue expanding services to over 80,000 pregnant women to thousands of children. In the coming year, we will begin to roll out an ambitious new program to further reduce the transmission of HIV from mother to child. At some sites, these services will begin to transition from the current single dose regimen to a combination medication regimen comparable to that which is used in developed countries. We also plan to continue to establish more preschools and to educate more orphans and vulnerable children through our school fee program. With the ongoing support of our partners such as UNICEF, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Bernard Van Leer, Direct Relief, The Herz Foundation, House of Stone and the critical donations from individual donors such as you; we are proud to share what we have been able to accomplish together in the past year and our exciting plans for the year to come. Please read on.

Click here to read our write up in the Contra Costa Times.

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL FAMILY 5K/1K FUN RUN/WALK - APRIL 26, 2009
 
Please join us for our annual fun run held to celebrate our accomplishments in helping families in Zimbabwe. This year we'll also have short fun runs for kids, so bring the whole family. We'll have entertainment and fun activities along with brunch and a T-shirt. Register now:
 

 
9 a.m. April 26, 2009
Miramonte High School
Proceeds support the J.F. Kapnek Trust Pediatric AIDS Fund - Zimbabwe.

For more information about the event and sponsorships visit our Events page.

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