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Adolescents

82% of new infections
among adolescent girls and young women, ages 15–24, globally are among those living in sub-Saharan Africa.¹

3 times
The number of times more likely that young women (aged 15-24) living in sub-Saharan Africa will acquire HIV compared to their male peers of the same age.¹

1. UNAIDS 2022 In Danger Report: https://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/media_asset/2022-global-aids-update_en.pdf

Women

2 out of 3 mothers
who die during pregnancy or birth are located in sub-Saharan Africa. Most of these deaths are preventable.¹

6 times
The number of times more likely that a woman living with HIV will develop cervical cancer compared to a woman who is HIV-free.²

Non-Communicable Diseases
are on track to become the main cause of mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 37% of deaths in 2019.³

UNAIDS says: The growing burden of noncommunicable diseases disproportionately affects people living with HIV.⁴

1. https://data.unicef.org/topic/maternal-health/maternal-mortality/

2. World Health Organisation (2022): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cervical-cancer

^{3 World Health Organisation Africa (2022): https://www.afro.who.int/news/deaths-noncommunicable-diseases-rise-africa}

^{4 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2022: https://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/media_asset/2022-global-aids-update_en.pdf}

Children

1 out of 11 children
born in sub-Saharan Africa dies before age 5—almost 15 times the average in high income countries.¹

More than 400 children a day
became infected with HIV globally in 2021, with the vast majority of infections due to mothers not receiving antiretroviral treatment, not being able to remain on treatment, or contracting HIV during pregnancy or breastfeeding.²

Around 80% of all Malaria deaths
in the WHO Africa region in 2020 were among children. Malaria is a treatable and preventable disease, yet children continue to bear the brunt.³

1. Ezekiel Kalipeni, Juliet Iwelunmor & Diana Grigsby-Toussaint (2017). “Maternal and child health in Africa for sustainable development goals
beyond 2015,” Global Public Health, 12:6, 643-647, accessed via: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17441692.2017.1304622

2.UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2022: https://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/media_asset/2022-global-aids-update_en.pdf

3. World Health Organisation Africa (2022): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria

Special Populations

27.2M
The number of internally displaced people in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021—almost half of the global total.¹

28 times greater risk
That’s how much greater the risk is for gay men and men who have sex with men to acquire HIV compared to adult men aged 15-49 in the general population.²

1. Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (2022): https://www.internal-displacement.org/sites/default/files/publications/documents/IDMC_GRID_2022_LR.pdf

2. UNAIDS (2022): https://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/media_asset/2022-global-aids-update_en.pdf

Join us for our satellite event at the International AIDS Society’s 24th International AIDS Conference this July, titled: ‘Innovation In Integration: How People-Powered Services Can End AIDS and Deliver Universal Health Coverage’. Don’t miss this satellite session where speakers from mothers2mothers and other leading organisations will openly share successes and challenges faced when working towards the shared vision of Universal Health Coverage and an end to AIDS.

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International Women's Day

As an organisation we believe in the power of women and that when women lead, healthy communities follow. International Women’s Day is a key moment in our calendar and as such we would love to partner with organisations for their own special moments to celebrate women.

From working together to create progammes, to providing inspirational speakers, get in touch with our events team to explore how you can partner with us, to celebrate this important day!

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On U.K. Mother’s Day, we will shine a spotlight on the women who are at the heart of m2m’s work and impact—mothers!

Join m2m in celebrating all kinds of mothers and role models. The women who brought us into the world. The women who raised us, and guided us. Biological, adoptive, stepmothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, and all of the special people who have nurtured us, and helped shape our world. 

This afternoon tea will invite our special guests to engage in a conversation about how female role models have influenced their success, and celebrate the role models and successful women who support each other to flourish.

For individuals, clients, friends and families—this event will be open to anyone who wants to celebrate their role models while supporting m2m’s role models and Mentor Mothers. 

Hosted by Soho House group in London on Thursday 24th March.

Tickets cost £150.

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Minutes for Mentor Mothers is a unique opportunity for supporters to cycle alongside m2m supporters to discover the stunning landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa, and most importantly meet m2m Mentor Mothers and connect with the inspiring work they do, seeing first-hand how their invaluable support and fundraising is changing lives every day. 

Since it’s inception in 2014, we have cycled 15,000km. This year, m2m’s supporters are heading to Uganda from Saturday 22–Thursday 27 October, where we hope to reach the milestone of 20,000km and continue on the journey of health, hope, and an HIV-free future. 

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Carols by Candlelight has been a highlight of m2m’s annual calendar since 2017. The special event brings together m2m’s supporters and new friends to create a community of friends, and family. Join us this year to celebrate the richness of so many African cultures through the performances, readings and celebrations on the night.

For friends, families, team Christmas parties, this event welcomes everyone from all walks of life, to welcome the start of the festive season with a celebration inspired by m2m’s heritage and roots on the African continent.

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Our beloved festive event is back! On Thursday 9 December, mothers2mothers (m2m) will host the fourth edition of our annual Carols by Candlelight concert, in the beautiful setting of St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge.

Many of the countries where m2m operares have a shared philosophy called Ubuntu, meaning “I am, because we are”. In the spirit of that philosophy—whatever your beliefs and traditions are—join us for a special evening of singing and readings, as we celebrate our shared connections and stand hand in hand with the communities we serve across sub-Saharan Africa this festive season!

This year—which marks our 20th anniversary—our line-up will be inspired by m2m’s African roots, and celebrate all that we have achieved over the last two decades. m2m Ambassador Christian Brassington will lead the celebrity readings, featuring British-Nigerian poet Theresa Lola, British-Ghanaian TV presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, and writer and podcaster Remi Sadé. Guests will also be entertained by special performances by South-African Jazz vocalist Sandile Gontsana and St Paul’s Church Choir.

Tickets are from £30, and children can attend for free. Book your ticket now!

m2m follows appropriate COVID-19 safety guidelines, and may request additional precautions or safeguards during the event.

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Major Gifts

If you are an individual who would like to make a gift of over £10,000 or $10,000, we would love to hear from you. By making a major gift to m2m you are joining us in our mission to eliminate paediatric AIDS and bring health and hope to future generations.