ASCP takes great pride in the impact that the trainings and workshops make within a countries’ laboratory infrastructure, but also on the lives of the volunteer consultants. To read more about the PEPFAR project in the news and ASCP’s involvement in PEPFAR, check out PEPFAR in the News and Archived articles.

“This remarkable experience of working with the ASCP Institute on the PEPFAR Pre-Service Training has been a highlight of my professional career. The vision and dedication of my colleagues at ASCP and those associated with laboratory training programs are inspiring to me, both professionally and personally. I have the greatest respect for our African colleagues as they strive to update their curricula as well as their professional teaching skills.” —JoAnn P. Fenn, M.S., MT(ASCP)

“The professionals at the ASCP Institute are talented, dedicated, compassionate and extremely organized. Working with the ASCP Institute and other laboratory professionals across the United States is a rewarding experience and has enriched my life by having the opportunity to help people and populations globally to improve health care. The team work is amazing and benefits people all around the globe. My personal quote is: "You know not where tomorrow's pathway leads, yet each unconquerable soul attains its goal..." anonymous Due to the untiring efforts of the ASCP Institute, health care is improving and people are more hopeful and optimist about their future and their children's future.” —Cathy Robinson, MSA, MT(ASCP), CLS-G

“In my capacity as head of the Clinical Laboratories and Blood Transfusion in the Kingdom of Swaziland, I have had a wonderful opportunity to work with members of the ASCP staff and consultants for the past two years. The ASCP team is continuing to conduct trainings in Swaziland and has blended very well into the Swaziland culture. ASCP’s trainings have been well received; and what has been learned has been implemented/or is in the process of being implemented. Through ASCP’s efforts, the United States is an important ally in the fight against AIDS in Swaziland.” —Hosea Sukati, PhD, Director of Laboratory Services, Swaziland Ministry of Health

“Since 2006, ASCP-CDC Kenya partnership has supported several activities to build the laboratory infrastructure in Kenya. I personally consider our relationship to be exceedingly outstanding.” —Ernest Makokha, PhD, Deputy GAP Lab Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kenya

“ASCP was the first partner I worked with after I joined the Ministry of Health. In a way, they reflected excellence and hard work. Our work with ASCP is appreciated all over the country especially on CD4, hematology, clinical chemistry and laboratory management training.” —Fausta Mosha, MD, MSc Microbiology, FELTP, Laboratory Resident Advisor, Tanzania Ministry of Health and Social Welfare