Crossing The Last Mile

UNAIDS East and Southern Africa
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Welcome to Crossing The Last Mile, a podcast by UNAIDS East and Southern Africa, hosted by Anne Githuku Shongwe. Join us for this and other episodes as we tell the remarkable story of resilience and undying hope for the journey to end AIDs as a public health threat by 2030. This podcast is supported by the partnership 2gether4SRHR and was made at SemaBOX.  Walk with us as we go Crossing The Last Mile. You can find out more about us and our work by logging on the links below:  https://www.unaids.org/en https://www.2gether4srhr.org/ https://semabox.africa/

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 1 - Richard Lusimbo: Leading with Compassion on the LGBTQ+ Last Mile to end AIDS

    Welcome to Crossing the Last Mile The data tells us an uncomfortable truth: HIV follows inequality. Across the world, people pushed to the margins of society - sex workers, gay men and other men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs and people in prisons - remain most vulnerable. Not because of who they are, but because of systems that exclude and criminalize them. We cannot end AIDS without them. That is why, today, we are speaking to Richard Lusimbo, fearless LGBTQ activist and HIV advocate who has built a powerful coalition that strengthens key populations and drives change. A bold, compassionate and strategic leader, Richard’s journey challenges, inspires and demands to be heard. Join us as we explore his story, impact and vision for crossing the last mile. Executive producers: Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Bathsheba Okwenje for UNAIDS Producers: Koketso Madubye, Aude Labbe-Videau Creative Lead; Dan Aceda, Bathsheba Okwenje Writers: Dan Aceda, Bathsheba Okwenje Engineering: Dan Aceda, House of Dillie  Narration by Susan Kimashia Mix and Mastering - SemaBOX Supported by - 2gerther 4 SRHR All righst reserved.

    37 min

  2. 12/08/2025

    Episode 0 - 2025 a year of disruption in the HIV response

    In this opening episode, Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Regional Director for UNAIDS in East and Southern Africa, breaks down the current state of the HIV response in Africa at a time when global funding cuts are reshaping the landscape. We hear directly from those on the front line — health workers facing job losses, community organisations under strain, and people living with HIV who share their fears, frustrations, and concerns about what reduced support means for their treatment and wellbeing. Yet this episode also highlights resilience. Across the region, communities and governments are mobilising, reallocating resources, and finding new ways to keep essential services alive. Their determination underscores a powerful message: even in the face of disruption, progress must not be allowed to slip. Welcome to the journey of Crossing the Last Mile — a space for honest voices and urgent conversations about sustaining Africa’s HIV response. This podcast is made possible by the partnership 2gether4SRHR and is made ay SemaBOX. NOTES This episode includes additional audio from the following sources:  CNN -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN9DMYRVb8E DW NEWS-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5_7hjNZNl4 DW AFRICA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug8WKJpmlZQ&t=17s ALJAZEERA -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoXhYZtFsW0&t=223s UNAIDS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR33F9UfAkU UNAIDS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwyLzcMhWkA ENCA p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqAO_5i7M3Y Executive producers: Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Bathsheba Okwenje Producers: Koketso Madubye, Aude Labbe-Videau Creative Lead; Dan Aceda  Writers: Dan Aceda, Bathsheba Okwenje Engineering: Dan Aceda, House of Dillie  Narration by Susan Kimashia Mix and Mastering - SemaBOX All righst reserved.  Executive producers: Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Bathsheba Okwenje for UNAIDS Producers: Koketso Madubye, Aude Labbe-Videau Creative Lead; Dan Aceda, Bathsheba Okwenje Writers: Dan Aceda, Bathsheba Okwenje Engineering: Dan Aceda, House of Dillie  Narration by Susan Kimashia Mix and Mastering - SemaBOX Supported by - 2gerther 4 SRHR All righst reserved.

    18 min
  3. Crossing the Last Mile Trailer

    11/30/2025

    Crossing the Last Mile Trailer

    Welcome to Crossing The Last Mile,a podcast by UNAIDS East and Southern Africa, hosted by Anne Githuku Shongwe. Join us for this and other episodes as we tell the remarkable story of resilience and undying hope for the journey to end AIDs as a public health threat by 2030. This podcast is supported by the partnership 2gether4SRHR and is available on all podcast platforms and was made at SemaBOX. Walk with us as we go Crossing The Last Mile Executive producers: Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Bathsheba Okwenje for UNAIDS Producers: Koketso Madubye, Aude Labbe-Videau Creative Lead; Dan Aceda, Bathsheba Okwenje Writers: Dan Aceda, Bathsheba Okwenje Engineering: Dan Aceda, House of Dillie  Narration by Susan Kimashia Mix and Mastering - SemaBOX Supported by - 2gerther 4 SRHR All righst reserved.

    2 min
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Welcome to Crossing The Last Mile, a podcast by UNAIDS East and Southern Africa, hosted by Anne Githuku Shongwe. Join us for this and other episodes as we tell the remarkable story of resilience and undying hope for the journey to end AIDs as a public health threat by 2030. This podcast is supported by the partnership 2gether4SRHR and was made at SemaBOX.  Walk with us as we go Crossing The Last Mile. You can find out more about us and our work by logging on the links below:  https://www.unaids.org/en https://www.2gether4srhr.org/ https://semabox.africa/

Information

  • Creator
    UNAIDS East and Southern Africa
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UNAIDS East and Southern Africa
  • Show Website
    Crossing The Last Mile