It gives me great pleasure to see this website up and running so the world can finally hear Reagan’s story of hope. Reagan’s Pledge is the brainchild of RFFA President Marion Bunch who has her own personal story of tragic loss through HIV/AIDS. I first met Marion just over 3 years ago. From our first meeting I felt like I had known her all my life. Her passion for making a significant contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS knows no boundaries. It first led her to set up RFFA and in my view build it into the most successful Rotarian Action group ever.
It is through her tireless activities for RFFA that led her to meet Reagan in my home country Kenya. That story is as touching as it is impactful and is the basis for this site. As an African who has also suffered personal loss through HIV/AIDS, I am proud to have been asked by Marion to get The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation to assist in getting Reagan’s Pledge up and running.
Our association with Marion through RFFA has helped thousands of orphans and vulnerable children, just like Reagan, have a fighting chance to make it in life and Reagan’s Pledge is yet another innovation that will raise significant awareness and resources to meet the enormous challenge of assisting the over 12 million orphans and vulnerable children living in Africa today.
Good luck Reagan and thank you for inspiring us all!
William Asiko
President
The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation
Johannesburg, South Africa
This is a wonderful initiative. Africa still has to travel miles before the end to the pandemic will be in sight. We are committed to awareness and prevention of HIV and hope for a world free of AIDS. We would be happy to partner RFFA as a member to support the initiative. I will take this opportunity to suggest, RFFA, may like to even take up a project in Manipur, Tamilnadu, and Andhra Pradesh where the incidence is very high in women and affected children.
Wishing you all the best.
Winnie Singh
Executive Director
Maitri
India
This is a wonderful initiative. Africa still has to travel miles before the end to the pandemic will be in sight. We are committed to awareness and prevention of HIV and hope for a world free of AIDS. We would be happy to partner RFFA as a member to support the initiative. I will take this opportunity to suggest, RFFA, may like to even take up a project in Manipur, Tamilnadu, and Andhra Pradesh in India where the incidence is very high in women and affected children.
Wishing you all the best.
Winnie Singh
Executive Director
Maitri
India
Dear William,
It is difficult to describe in words the pride that I have in calling you a friend — as well as a partner — but how lucky I am to be able to call you both/either! You and I met under “trying” circumstances when there one of our partner organizations was having difficulty and restructuring their organization. You led the meeting with everyone, and you tried to facilitate a negotiated settlement. I was dumbstruck at your diplomacy and “cool.” As I got to know you better, I got to also see the true compassion you have for the children of Africa. You help and reach out to them, both on a personal basis as well as through The Coca Cola Africa Foundation. I am so glad you see the vision that I see for this “blog” in reaching thousands of people to help make them aware that there are so many MILLIONS OF ORPHANS that need our help in Africa. Together in partnership and friendship, we will make a difference!
Warmest regards, Marion