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Due to extreme poverty HIV infected orphans in the care of extended family are malnourished, unable to afford medical treatment, or at risk of being abandoned. We support families with fresh nutritious food, access to doctors and medical support, keeping children healthy and with their families.
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Situation
When HIV infected children in India lose their parent’s they are extremely vulnerable, without the care of extended family they are at risk of living on the streets, abuse & early death. However, many extended families live in extreme poverty where caring for an additional child with health issues is a huge pressure. Children are malnourished & unable to access preventative & emergency medical care. Some families are simply unable to care for children, with children at risk of being abandoned.
Solution
125 extended families will be given a food rations card to access free nutritious food for children at specified shops, including a daily ration of milk, an egg, vegetables,& banana ensuring children have a nutritious diet. Monthly health monitoring will track children’s growth, highlight health concerns, & provide care giver support. Access to preventative care, will ensure children receive timely correct medication & treatment, & additional medical support for emergency care is also available.
