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This project will support people affected by poverty, disabilty and HIV to improve their education, health and incomes. It will empower them to help themselves and build a better future for their families and communities.
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Beneficiaries
Situation
The poorest and most disadvantaged people in Africa are often disabled or affected by HIV & AIDS. For example, less than 10% of disabled children access education or rehabilitation and people with albinism have a life expecancy of just 30 years. HIV & AIDS still causes families in Africa to suffer to sickness, poverty and lack of opportunity. Many affected families struggle access to access services such as antiretrovirals or home-based care needed to improve their lives.
Solution
Advantage Africa will support the work and build the capacity of grass roots community groups in Kenya and Uganda so that: (1) Disabled people, including people with albinism, access rehabilitation & cancer prevention services and become self-reliant by generating an income. (2) The spread and impact of HIV is reduced and people affected by HIV to access services including home-based care, and income generation. (3) The stigma and discrimination surrounding disability, albinism & HIV is reduced.
