m2m - Nicole Fulton

Nicole Fulton

Programme Development Manager, Malawi

Nicole joined mothers2mothers as the Program Development Manager for Malawi in January 2008. Nicole brings her solid background and understanding of complex social problems to her role at m2m.With first-hand experience in HIV programming, she plays a key role in promoting and solidifying the m2m model and rolling-out PMTCT services in Malawi.

Nicole has diverse knowledge, experience and a preeminent cross-cultural understanding of issues faced by women from all walks of life. She has been humbled by her experiences in Canada and many parts of Africa where she has worked with women living with HIV, women and girls seeking abortions, women struggling with eating disorders, women in the sex trade addicted to heroin, and female refugees living in protracted conflict settings.

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.

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"I never thought that I would see my child (who tested negative after nine months) growing up. Soon she will be a teenager and what a blessing! I call her my sunshine beam."

Site Coordinator and mother

At least 12 million children in sub-Saharan Africa have lost their parents or caregivers to AIDS-related illnesses. mothers2mothers provides the knowledge, support and hope required for preserving a mother's health so she can live to raise her child.

More than 95% of the mothers in our program are tested for HIV vs. a national average of 20%. Nearly all of them give birth to HIV-negative children.