AN INTIMATE PERFORMANCE WITH
ANNIE LENNOX
TO CELEBRATE THE WORK OF
mothers2mothers
THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2013 | ONE MARYLEBONE
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THE PROGRAMME Reception entertainment provided by the Cavatina Quartet London African Gospel Choir Introduction from Dr. Mitch Besser, mothers2mothers Founder and Medical Director Personal reflections from Jane Njoki Peris, Kenyan Mentor Mother Team Leader Live Auction Performance by Annie Lennox
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“As an activist and campaigner for HIV /AIDS as it affects women and children, I feel greatly encouraged by the fact that according to the 2012 UNAIDS Global Report, new infection rates have fallen by 50% or more in 25 countries. This proves that we can actually see a transformative change in the tide of destruction of the pandemic. At the same time, in sub-Saharan Africa, every day (approximately) 700 children become infected with HIV, nearly all of whom acquire the virus from their mothers during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. Transmission of HIV from a pregnant mother to her child is absolutely preventable, through appropriate medical interventions. m2m has become a key partner in the Global Plan towards Elimination of New HIV Infections among Children by 2015 and Keeping their Mothers Alive. The organisation is currently working to help countries implement their own Mentor Mother model, to strengthen national health systems and reach the most mothers. This work with governments is crucial to ensure local ownership of mentoring programs, and long term sustainable systems. A few days ago on September 28th, a global appeal was launched by heads of state, global leaders, UNAIDS and the telecoms industry in New York’s Central Park, with millions of people watching to make the goal of zero new HIV infections among children a reality. We believe that the world will rise to the occasion in a collective call to reach these historic objectives. Tonight we can do our part.
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Worldwide approximately 800 children are newly infected with HIV each day. 90% of these are in sub-Saharan African. AIDS is a leading cause of maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, leaving too many young children without their mothers when they need them most. These outcomes are unnecessary and unacceptable. No baby should be born with HIV and no mother should die of AIDS.
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Effective and affordable medical interventions are available that can prevent HIV transmission to infants and keep mothers alive. Without these interventions, up to 40% of infants born to HIV-positive mothers will contract the virus. With medication, that number can be reduced to 2%. mothers2mothers (m2m) is eliminating transmission of HIV from mothers to babies and improving the health of women, their partners and families with its proven Mentor Mother model. We are a leader in the global effort to eliminate new HIV infections among children and protect the health of mothers. m2m employs and empowers mothers living with HIV who work as Mentor Mothers in health centres and communities to provide essential health education and psychosocial support to prevent the transmission of HIV from mother-tochild, and keep mothers and their families healthy. Since its inception, m2m has reached more than one million mothers in nine countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Our vision: we believe in the power of
women to eliminate paediatric AIDS and create health and hope for themselves and their babies, families, and communities.
Our mission: to impact the health of
mothers by putting them at the heart of improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health.
Our Mentor Mother Model empowers mothers living with HIV, through education and employment, as role models to help other women access essential services and medical care.
Our approach puts mothers at the heart
We are a proud partner in the Global Plan towards the Elimination of New HIV Infections among Children by 2015 and Keeping their Mothers Alive, which was launched at the United Nations in 2011. Our Mentor Mother model of care has been identified in the Global Plan as a key contributor to the plan’s goals.
of our work to promote healthy motherhood, families and communities, and eliminate paediatric AIDS.
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HOST: MURIEL GRAY Muriel Gray is a successful author, broadcaster and businesswoman. Her career has included performing in a punk band; a stint as Assistant Head of Design at the National Museum of Antiquities in Edinburgh; presenting a host of radio and television programmes - including iconic Channel 4 music show The Tube; becoming the first female Rector of the University of Edinburgh and the first ever woman Chair of Glasgow School of Art. “I am delighted to be hosting this evening’s important event in support of mothers2mothers. mothers2mothers’ innovative approach is leading the way for other organisations in the field of HIV/ AIDS to follow. I am particularly emboldened by the pivotal role that HIV positive women hold at the heart of all mothers2mothers does. I hope that if we all share our support for mothers2mothers throughout this evening and beyond, we will move closer to a world where mother to child transmission of HIV is eliminated for good.”
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HOST: RICHARD E. GRANT Richard E Grant is an internationally acclaimed actor, screenwriter, director and author. He was born and brought up in Swaziland, a nation which has the unfortunate distinction of having the highest rate of HIV infection in the world. In 1987, Richard starred in the cult movie hit Withnail and I - and the rest is history.
“I first heard about mothers2mothers, and the remarkable work the charity is doing, through my friendship with the charity’s founder, Dr Mitch Besser, and his wife Annie Lennox. They are both so passionate about finding practical solutions to tackle HIV and the stigma surrounding it; and it’s a passion that I share.
The ground-breaking Mentor Mother programme devised by mothers2mothers is a simple, but very effective way preventing mother to child transmission of HIV. I’m delighted to be a part of this very special evening and to support mothers2mothers as they strive to expand this vital work and reach more mothers.”
AUCTIONEER: CHARLIE THOMAS As a Director of Bonhams Furniture Department, Charlie Thomas has handled many of the single owner sales at Bonhams including the contents of The Savoy, Chateau Montfort and The Franklin Hotel. He also played a key role with the cataloguing and selling of The Owston Collection in Australia and initiated Bonhams’ Period Design sales.
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Menu
Sticky rib of beef with Jerusalem artichoke purĂŠe, honey glazed parsnips, butternut squash and crisp shallot rings Vegetarian: Wild mushroom and black truffle chestnut tortellini with salsify purĂŠe and rocket
Black Forest Revisited
Whole camembert with dried apricots, crackers and kilner jars of chutney
White: Lapostolle Casa Sauvignon Blanc Red: Lapostolle Casa Carmenere Wine kindly donated by Lapostolle
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Silent auction Following the introduction to mothers2mothers and during this evening’s performance we will be conducting a silent auction. The lots in the auction enable you to pledge to support different components of our work. We are grateful that you have chosen to support mothers2mothers this evening and hope that the simplicity of this silent auction enables you to connect with and support our work.
Instructions Scroll through the items: For more information and an image of each item simply tap your chosen one. Make your choice: To do so select the ‘Place bid’ or ‘Pledge’ button. Select your name and create your pin: Select your name and create your very own 4-digit pin number. If you are not on the system please tell the event staff, or ‘Register.’ Enter your bid: Enter the amount you would like to bid or pledge and then press ‘Anonymous’ or ‘Confirm’ to submit. Congratulations: You will be informed that your bid or pledge has been accepted. If your bid is lower than the current bid or under the reserve, keep an eye on the message and you will have the option to enter a higher amount. Watch the screens: Watch the screens for the ‘New highest bid’ message; all screens around the room will be updated instantly.
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Lot 1 £30 m2m services to one pregnant woman throughout her pregnancy Helps us to... provide m2m services to one pregnant woman living with HIV through her pregnancy and for at least the first six months of her child’s life. m2m services include group talks to women prior to their HIV test and then individual, couple and group support sessions post testing. Education topics include HIV transmission, family planning, stigma reduction and disclosure.
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Lot 2 ÂŁ100 Client education cards for one m2m site Helps us to... create client-centred, accessible education cards for one m2m site to assist Mentor Mothers to reach and support women with easy-tounderstand information they need to keep themselves and their families healthy.
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Lot 3 ÂŁ600 Employ four Mentor Fathers part time for three months Helps us to... employ four Mentor Fathers part-time for three months to work alongside Mentor Mothers to increase male partner support for m2m clients. Experience has shown that male partner involvement is a positive factor in ensuring full female participation in care to prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child.
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Lot 4 ÂŁ1,750 Supports the launch of the innovative m2m Looking Back Moving Forward programme in one country Helps us to... support the launch of the innovative m2m Looking Back Moving Forward programme, a two day training course for existing Mentor Mothers developed collaboratively to help build skills and knowledge to better equip them to tackle the wider health challenges facing their communities
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Lot 5 ÂŁ5,000 Supports five Mentor Mothers for one year Helps us to... employ five Mentor Mothers to provide lifesaving education and support to women living with HIV for one year. As a trained member of a health team, a Mentor Mother bolsters severely understaffed health centres in sub-Saharan Africa and provides critical services that doctors and nurses do not have time to deliver.
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Lot 6 £16,000 Sustains one m2m site for one year Helps us to... sustain one m2m site for one year. m2m Mentor Mothers work in health facilities, alongside doctors and nurses, to provide HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers with care and support. Mentor Mothers’ location at the facility allows them to fully support clients, from their initial HIV-test to their babies’ second birthday, as they navigate the recommended course of PMTCT treatment.
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A special thank you to the following individuals and companies whose support has been invaluable: Annie Lennox Arabella Musgrave, Gucci Bono Brit Row Carolina and Martin Schwab Charles De Bournet Charlie Thomas, Bonhams Chris Martin, Coldplay Claire Lewis and the Fortavoca Team Darren O’Kelly, The Mill Diptyque Paris Hanna Träff Imogen Munsey, Gucci Kim Chappell, Chappell Productions Lapostelle wine Livia Firth London African Gospel Choir
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Maartje and Esteban Skare Muriel Gray Naomi and Richard Davis Peter Jones, One Marylebone Production Network Rebecca Mays, Rebecca Mays Flowers Richard E. Grant Robert Triefus, Gucci Sir John Hegarty, BBH Sting Tara Goldsmid Paterson The Guildhall School of Music and Drama Vestra Wealth Management White Light Zafferanos And finally, our wonderful volunteers
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Introducing mothers2mothers Global Ambassadors: Empower Women, Save Lives “I look forward to meeting and having quality time to talk to Mentor Mothers when they come to London as well as brain-storm with other likeminded philanthropists about how to continue moving forward. The fundamental reason I decided to join however, is because the m2m team is highly competent and will achieve its goals – it’s fascinating to be a part of that.” Carolina Manhusen Schwab, m2m Global Ambassador
m2m is proud to invite you to join our m2m Global Ambassadors Group. m2m Global Ambassadors are a group of individuals from all around the world who share our vision in the power of women to eliminate paediatric AIDS and create health and hope for themselves and their babies, families, and communities. Be a means to the end: As a Global Ambassador you will help m2m to sustain this global momentum. By increasing awareness and introducing m2m’s effective and innovative solution to your networks, you can become part of the achievable goal of ending paediatric AIDS. Our Commitment to m2m Global Ambassadors: We will ensure you are regularly updated with all the latest developments; we recognise and support Global Ambassadors in all you do; we provide opportunities to network with other m2m global Ambassadors, m2m senior staff and Mentor Mothers as well as to visit the work you support first hand. We ask our members to make a three-year commitment of a minimum of £5,000 a year, allowing us to plan with confidence.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT To find out more Please contact Emma France European Director, mothers2mothers emma.france@uk.m2m.org @m2mtweets www.m2m.org Telephone: +44 (0)207 589 8254 Mobile: +44 (0)773 021 6191 3 Cromwell Place, London, SW7 2JE, UK
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