In 2009, UNICEF Sr. Photo Editor Ellen Tolmie commissioned South African photographer Christine Nesbitt to document Zambia’s efforts to eliminate new HIV infections in infants, as experienced by women living with HIV and their children.
From 2009 to 2011, Christine followed these women from pregnancy through the first 18 months of their babies’ lives, including their participation in UNICEF-supported programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission.
“Towards an AIDS-FREE Generation” is a selection of work from this project exhibited in print and multimedia at UNICEF’s Danny Kaye Center in New York City, and at the Pasteur Institute in Paris in 2011. The exhibition also highlights other key community members and new innovative services to address programming gaps.
The entire documentation was undertaken with the full consent of all subjects and with the support of Zambia’s Ministry of Health. During the time-span of the exhibition, the United Nations high level meeting on AIDS will be held at the UN General Assembly.
It is Christine’s hope that this exhibition advocates for, and is a voice for, the women of Zambia.
© 2026 Christine Nesbitt Hills
