US Doctors for Africa and African Synergy, an NGO of 22 First Ladies from Africa, are delighted to announce their first-ever Leadership For Health Summit, honoring the philanthropic efforts of the First Ladies of Africa. This closed summit will be held in Los Angeles, CA, on April 20-21, 2009, and will focus on maternal health, as well as girls' education and HIV/AIDS related issues throughout Africa.

During this summit, the First Ladies of Africa will introduce their domestic and region-wide efforts across Africa, engage in dialogues with other leaders from the field of global health, and identify actionable goals for the coming year. The Summit will be held in Los Angeles, California, and will be followed by a Gala evening event and fundraiser. Summit participation is by invitation-only.

To learn more, contact: leadershipsummit@usdfa.org