September 28, 2007
Africa: Twenty Years Young, and Growing - Africare House Celebrates 20 Years
At first glance, the old boarded-up school house appeared to buckle under the weight of neglect. Once a former elementary school, the building standing at 440 R. Street, NW… Read more »
September 25, 2007
Africa: From Bukalo to the Bishop Walker Dinner: Celebrating the Empowerment of Women in Africa
Since 2004, when her husband passed away from HIV, Jen Matapi has struggled to care for her two children and two grandchildren. Physically disabled, and living with HIV, she cannot… Read more »
September 10, 2007
Africa: An Africare Leadership Spotlight: President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and the Road to Reconstructing a Nation
On November 11, 2005, in the West African country of the Republic of Liberia, a pivotal moment in the history of African politics took place. With an impressive 59.4 percent… Read more »
August 31, 2007
Africa: Edwina's Story: Celebrating the Empowerment of Women in Africa
In the village of Nyanga, in Ntungamo District, Uganda, 18-year-old Edwina gazes out the window of her family's small house, lost in big thoughts. Edwina, the third of nine… Read more »
August 13, 2007
Africa: Preparations Underway to Honor Africa's First Elected Female Head of State at 2007 Africare Dinner
This coming fall, more than 2,000 international, government, and corporate leaders will gather at the Hilton Washington Hotel on the evening of Thursday, October 18, 2007, for the… Read more »
April 03, 2007
Africa: Africare Receives 4-stars from Top Charity Evaluator
Charity Navigator, a leading evaluator of U.S-based philanthropic organizations, gave Africare its top rating - 4-stars – on Sunday April 1. The on-line charity… Read more »
March 24, 2007
Africa: Effort Continues to Eradicate TB Completely
In 2001, 3-year-old Allison of Newport News, Virginia was told that she was to receive her first TB shot. Immediately taken back by the thought of needing a shot of any kind, and… Read more »
March 08, 2007
Africa: Africa's First Elected Female Head of State to be Honored at 2007 Africare Award Dinner
The 2007 Africare Bishop Walker Dinner, to be held on Thursday, October 18, in Washington, D.C. , will honor Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who will receive the Bishop… Read more »
August 23, 2006
Africa: Africare Salutes Former President Bill Clinton at the Annual 2006 Africare Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner
Africare will present former President Bill Clinton with the 2006 Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award on October 18 at the 2006 Africare Bishop… Read more »
October 04, 2005
Africa: Africare to Honor General Colin Powell at 2005 Africare Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner - CSPAN To Broadcast
CSPAN Broadcast Schedule Read more »
February 25, 2005
Africa: 10 Ways You Can Help Africa
I have worked with Africa for nearly 40 years; and as a result, I am often approached by people here in the U.S. who want to help the people of Africa but who also feel… Read more »
October 19, 2004
Africa: Africare to Honor Senator Richard G. Lugar and Congressman Donald M. Payne at Annual Dinner
On Friday, November 5, 2004, Africare will salute bipartisan Congressional engagement with Africa by honoring two of Africa's most dedicated, accomplished advocates on Capitol… Read more »
December 12, 2003
Africa: New Members Join Africare Board of Directors
African Coca-Cola executive and prominent African-American investment banker are among board appointments Read more »
November 13, 2003
Africa: Africare President Julius E. Coles Receives Amistad Achievement Award in New Orleans
Africare President Julius E. Coles was presented with the 2003 Amistad Achievement Award by the Amistad Research Center at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, on November 1,… Read more »
October 24, 2003
Africa: 2003 Africare Dinner Honors People Involved in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS Worldwide
On Thursday evening, October 9, 2003, in Washington, D.C., the Africare Bishop Walker Dinner-the largest annuual fundraiser for Africa in the United States-honored the people on… Read more »
October 03, 2003
Africa: Africare Bishop Walker Dinner to Feature Tommy Thompson
The 2003 Africare Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner Read more »
August 29, 2003
Africa: Africare to Honor Bill and Melinda Gates
Technology Pioneers, Philanthropists to Receive Africare Humanitarian Award Read more »
July 07, 2003
Africa: Bush Should Listen Closely in Africa
As President George W. Bush leaves on his first trip to Africa Monday, I am reminded of a trip I made to the continent in 1985 with his father, then-Vice President George H.W.… Read more »
April 07, 2003
Africa: Board of Directors Appoints New Vice President for Africare
The Africare Board of Directors has appointed a new Vice President to the Africare staff. Ms. Jeannine B. Scott has been selected to fill this position. She will begin her… Read more »
January 28, 2003
Africa: Africare Launches $10 Million Health Program in Liberia
Africare has formed a Consortium along with the Johns Hopkins University Center for Communications Programs (JHU/CCP) and the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) to launch an… Read more »
January 06, 2003
Africa: Africare Announces New Board Members
Former HHS Secretary Sullivan, Discovery COO McHale Among New Directors Read more »
December 09, 2002
Africa: Aid Organizations Urge 'Massive Response' to African Famine, Stress Link to HIV/Aids
Africare joined 14 other U.S.-based international assistance organizations in calling attention to the current hunger crisis in Africa, at a news conference in Baltimore, Md., on… Read more »
November 08, 2002
Africa: 2002 Africare Bishop Walker Dinner Celebrates African Economic Partnerships
Africare Hosts the Largest American Fundraiser for Africa Read more »
September 05, 2002
Africa: 2002 Africare Bishop Walker Dinner To Honor Harry Belafonte
Keynote Speaker, The Honorable Andrew Young Read more »
August 28, 2002
Africa: 2002 Africare Bishop Walker Dinner To Honor Harry Belafonte
Africare will honor entertainer/activist Harry Belafonte at the upcoming Africare Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner -- the largest, most prestigious annual event for Africa in… Read more »