Aids Orphan UK supports extremely poor and vulnerable HIV+ Aids orphans through projects in Kenya and India. We deliver sensitive HIV status disclosure and counselling, healthcare, nutrition and access to education so HIV+ children can live long, happy, productive lives.
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There are c. 1.2 million Aids orphans in India and 1.5 million in Kenya; around 17% are HIV+. There is huge stigma around HIV in these countries and often children are not informed of their HIV status. Many HIV+ orphans live with impoverished grandparents who struggle to meet their basic needs. Without knowledge of their condition, and access to medication, proper food and care many will unnecessarily die young. Moreover, financial barriers to education keep these children trapped in poverty.
We work in close partnership with highly-respected, local NGOs in Pune, India (Muktaa Charitable Trust) and in Kibera slum, Kenya (Little Rock Early Years Centre) to access and support the most vulnerable HIV/ AIDS orphans. We start with sensitive, age-appropriate HIV status disclosure, counselling and self-care training. This helps the children become mentally resilient and optimistic for their futures. We also provide medication, food, shelter and access to education.