Princess Astrid & Roll back Malaria

[iceflower]

And it's been a very busy journey..

Princess Astrid attends a reception at the European Parliament
after a conference on Malaria and Children organized by Roll
Back Malaria and UNICEF in Brussels, Belgium, 27 April 2010.


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[An Ard Ri]

Princess Astrid is a busy lady .

[iceflower]

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As special representative of the Roll Back Malaria programme Princess Astrid attends several events
in New York from September 19-21, 2011.

Today, September 20, she attended a reception to celebrate the UN decade to the Roll Back Malaria
partnership at the Intercontinental Barclay Hotel, New York.

Princess Maria-Laura and Prince Amadeo attended as well.


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[stephanievl]

So nice to see Maria-Laura and Amedeo there.

[iceflower]

I thought so as well. A great chance for both to get to know the international work of the programme.


Princess Astrid and Outgoing Foreign Minister and Minister of Institutional Reforms Steven Vanackere (R)
pictured during a meeting in New York during the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New
York City, 21 September 2011.


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[iceflower]

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Princess Astrid, Prince Amedeo and Princess Maria-Laura avoided the UN General Assembly east side traffic
and rode the East River Ferry to a lunch in Williamsburg Wednesday, September 21.



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A very nice gallery can also be found here: Promenade en famille


Princess Maria-Laura and Prince Amedeo during a reception during the general debate at the 66th session
of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, 21 September 2011.


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[olebabs]

Princess Astrid looks more and more like her mother and her daughter is vertual clone of her. What a handsome young man he is, Prince Amadeo

[stephanievl]

More family pictures from New York
La famille royale belge en voyage au USA

[iceflower]

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Princess Astrid as special representative of the Roll Back Malaria programme is currently travelling
(November 25-30) to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. Today she was pictured in Kuwait:



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[stephanievl]

11/04/2012 - 15/04/2012
Princess Astrid as special representative of the Roll Back Malaria programme will participate to the "World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists" te Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After the visit she will travel to Indonesia for field visits.

Malaria Prevention - Visit in Malaysia and Indonesia

[stephanievl]

Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, will on April 23 present to princess Astrid of Belgium an award for her efforts in the fight against malaria.

Article
Princess Astrid praised by Ban Ki-Moon to fight malaria

[iceflower]

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Here are two articles about Princess Astrid's current visit to Singapore and Indonesia in
her role as Special Representative of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership for the global fight
against malaria:



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** Princess Astrid of Belgium raises awareness on malaria fight **

** Royal visit to NUS raises awareness of role of philanthropy in the fight against malaria **


Two of her speeches - both in English - can be found here:


** Discours de la Princesse Astrid - Lutte contre le paludisme - Singapore **

** Discours de la Princesse Astrid - Lutte contre le paludisme - Indonésie **



Today, April 12, Astrid and Indonesian Vice President Boediono launched the national programme Roll Back
Malaria (RBM) Partnership in Jakarta.


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[iceflower]

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Princess Astrid and Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa during a meeting in Jakarta on April 13, 2012.




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Princess Astrid also met with Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Surin Pitsuwan:


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[Artemisia]

Thank you for the pictures and information, iceflower.

Belgian Princess makes malaria plea to RI

Princess Astrid of Belgium, in her capacity as the special representative of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (RBM), has asked Indonesia to help provide greater commitment to global malaria control efforts. The message was delivered during the princess’ meeting with Indonesia’s First Lady Any Yudhoyono at the Merdeka Palace on Friday.

[iceflower]

Thank you as well!


Here are some pics and information from the official Roll Back Malaria website:


** gallery: HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium in Southeast Asia **

** HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium to Highlight Fight Against Malaria in Indonesia in lead-up to World Malaria Day 2012 **

Courtesy Visit Princess H.R.H. Astrid to ASEAN Secretariat - YouTube

[maria-olivia]

The most beautiful smile of our Royal Ladies. It is his Father’s smile !

[iceflower]

That's nicely said, maria-olivia


Today, April 14, Princess Astrid made a community visit in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. She participated
in a mass malaria screening and a home visit to see the life-saving impact of accurate diagnosis and
prevention of Malaria.

Some great pics were made during a special traditional ceremony in which Astrid was welcomed as a
member of the community of Bandar Lampung.



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[Artemisia]

I really do appreciate Princess Astrid's work on malaria.
It's such a shame that people still die from a disease that is both preventable and easily curable.

Thank you for the new pictures, iceflower.
Princess Astrid looks lovely.

[stephanievl]

Nice to see princess Astrid in the traditional ceremony.

[stephanievl]

Princess Astrid of Belgium, Special Representative to the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, held a press conference at UN Headquarterdiscussing problem in countries with malaria New York City, USA

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