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ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION (EJAF)

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) began funding Firelight in 2006 based on a shared belief that community-based organizations are best placed to develop practical, sustainable, and life-changing solutions to meet the needs of vulnerable children in their communities. “We are convinced of the value of supporting grassroots organizations and appreciate the diligence with which Firelight undertakes this role,” said Anne Aslett, a trustee of the Foundation. EJAF supports projects that empower people infected, affected, and at risk of HIV/AIDS to alleviate their physical, emotional, and financial hardship and enable them to improve their quality of life and live with dignity.

In 2008, EJAF supported nearly 30 Firelight grantees in Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. As just one example, EJAF funding helped the Chilimba Women and Orphans Care Group in Malawi evolve from a small, volunteer-run group to a professionally staffed and managed organization. Chilimba’s development has allowed them to significantly expand their services and to reach many more women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty.

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