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Greetings! Welcome to LifeLines, the monthly newsletter of PSI, a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
CEO Insight: How Do We Achieve  Sustainable Impact at Scale?
 
Karl Hofmann
I was privileged to join our PSI team at the World Economic Forum in Cape Town last week. Hundreds of global leaders gathered to talk about meeting Africa's challenges in this economic crisis. One of the most potent panel discussions revolved around the "Girl Effect" - a concept that underscores a profound truth: economic growth and social advancement are being stifled, particularly in the developing world. This is because we undervalue half of our human capital: the female half. Read Karl's message...
PSI Leads World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders on Learning Journey
 
A YouthAIDS peer educator talks with the YGL at a high school in SA..
Last week, PSI had the pleasure of leading 30 of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders on a learning journey through one of the poorest townships in South Africa to meet with those most affected by HIV. There, a YouthAIDS peer educator led a role-play session to highlight dangers, such as cross-generational sex or sexual encounters at a young age. Read more about the learning journey... 
PSI, Partners Announce Scale Up of Male Circumcision in Swaziland, Zambia 
 
new start
During the World Economic Forum, PSI and our partners announced the launch of the Male Circumcision Partnership, a new project to scale up voluntary male circumcision services in Swaziland and Zambia. With funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Partnership will provide male circumcision services to nearly 650,000 men. Read more about the Partnership...

Country Spotlight: South Africa 

A YouthAIDS peer educator holds PSI brand Trust condoms.
The HIV epidemic in South Africa is widely prevalent among people ages 15-49. PSI, operating in South Africa as the Society for Family Health, has been implementing a national youth outreach program, YouthAIDS, to generate awareness about HIV/AIDS among township populations. As part of YouthAIDS, youth peer educators spread the message of responsible sexual behavior through a variety of venues. Learn more about PSI/SFH's work...
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In This Issue
Achieving Sustainable Impact at Scale
PSI Hosts Learning Tour for Global Leaders
Partnership Scales Up Male Circumcision
Spotlight: South Africa
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