Melissa Marrocco
Happy Mother’s Day, mom.
I love you and miss you!
Love,
Melissa
Melissa Marrocco
Happy Mother’s Day, mom.
I love you and miss you!
Love,
Melissa
1 out of 14 children
born in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021 died before age 5—the same as the global average rate achieved two decades ago in 2001.1
Around 300 children a day
became infected with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, 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
27.2M
The number of internally displaced people in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021—almost half of the global total.1
11 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
3,100
out of the 4,000 new global infections a week among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 years occur 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
We will be hosting a special side event on Joining the dots: Breaking silos to create gender equality by 2030, will take place on Wednesday 19th of July, at 7:00am in the Auditorium Hall at the Kigali Serena Hotel, and hope to see you there!
We are finalising the itinerary for our 2024 Minutes for Mentor Mothers adventure. If you would like to be notified when this is available, please complete the form below. Learn more about the 2022 adventure here!
We have a range of benefits available—including access to a host of inspiring speakers—and a number of ways we can support you to make your endeavor a success.
To find out more about our third party events, or to speak to the Events team, click below.
We are proud to host a selection of Mother’s Day events in the U.K. and the U.S..
To find out more about our Mother’s Day events, please contact us.
Monday 13th November, V&A South Kensington
If you would like to be sent the table packages, donate an auction prize, or find out more about sponsorship options, please get in touch with our events team.
We have a range of benefits to offer and would love to hear from you or your company.
Together we can work towards a healthy, thriving Africa.
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
Noncommunicable 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
Multiple sex partners doesn’t mean you’re trending. It means you are gambling with your health.
Spiritual sobolo won’t protect you from HIV. Be safe, use a condom.
Contraceptive injectables can’t stop you getting an STI. That’s a myth.
Drinking ice-cold water after sex can’t stop you getting pregnant. Don’t buy it!
If you are told you’re too young and beautiful to get pregnant, don’t buy it!
Squatting or urinating after sex can’t stop you getting pregnant.
There is no wrong time to test for HIV. Knowledge is power—get tested today.
No herbal medicine can prevent or cure HIV. Don’t buy it! Visit a clinic instead.
If he tells you to show him you love him with sex, tell him it’s up to you to decide.
If you were told a shower after sex cleans off HIV, it’s a lie.
Your period is nothing to be ashamed of—it’s a normal part of growing up.
Domestic violence is not a private family matter. Don’t cover it up. Tell the police or a crisis centre.
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If you would like to support m2m through any of the above ways, please contact: [email protected] in the US or [email protected] for Europe.
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If you would like to support m2m through any of the above ways, please contact: [email protected] in the U.S. or [email protected] for Europe.
Make a lasting gift to plan a brighter future for m2m Mentor Mothers and the communities they serve by naming m2m in your long-term estate plans. To join the m2m Legacy Society and ensure the continued success of our programmes for many years to come, contact us to learn how to designate m2m in your will.
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If you would like to support m2m through any of the above ways, please contact: [email protected] in the U.S. or [email protected] for Europe.