We're beginning 2022 with hearts full of gratefulness and anticipation. Because of God's grace and your generosity, we raised $5.38M—exceeding our goal of $5.25M! We have the resources we need to launch us toward our goal of opening 18 more centers in 2022. Thank you.
CARE for AIDS clients are committed to choosing and pursuing life. They decide not to let AIDS have the last word and to write a different story for their lives, clinging to hope. Their strength and resilience are an inspiration to us all. #AIDSAwarenessMonth
Thank you for helping us fund 89 backpacks! These backpacks full of practical supplies will serve our center staff in East Africa well as they recruit clients living with HIV/AIDS in 2022.
Will you help us close the year with 300 fully-funded backpacks? https://t.co/Nov5OCXeDZ
We believe that skills, community, and faith—alongside medicine, food, and financial support—are essential factors to keep men and women who are HIV+ from dying prematurely. Both hope and healing are vital. #AIDSAwarenessMonth
Medicine alone can't solve the HIV/AIDS problem. But many living with HIV/AIDS in East Africa don't have the resources to even take that first step. Our clients receive help with medication access/adherence, hygiene, and a weekly food portion. #AIDSAwarenessMonth
Today is #WorldAIDSDay. When you live with HIV/AIDS in Africa like our clients, it can be difficult to access the resources you need. That's why the global theme of "End Inequalities. End AIDS." is close to our hearts—it's what the CARE for AIDS community works toward every day.
This #GivingTuesday, will you help us equip CARE for AIDS center counselors to meet their clients' needs in 2022? 🎒 They often face harsh environments as they go out into the field, seeking the people who are the sickest and most in need. Learn more → https://t.co/AHogeXqOZY
Women are particularly vulnerable to infection because of a lack of access to education and resources.
To learn more about how our program works to mitigate this problem, visit https://t.co/03KnKQqK01. (Part 2 of 2)
East Africa’s HIV epidemic is generalized–affecting all sections of society: children, young people, adults, women, and men. Due to a lack of education about HIV and how it is transmitted, there is a higher prevalence of infection among people living in poverty. (Part 1 of 2)
Elizabeth, a CARE for AIDS client in Kenya, has been described as “a pocketful of sunshine and positivity.” Numerous health and other challenges have occurred in Elizabeth's life. Read about why Elizabeth believes God is still working miracles in her life: https://t.co/SiyxnDi0I2
We are so grateful for the over 73,000 children across East Africa who are no longer at risk of being orphaned because their parent(s) chose to transform their health, wellbeing, and family life by participating in a CARE for AIDS program.
I cried for one year but recollected myself and moved on. Today, I can say THERE IS LIFE AFTER AIDS. I have accepted my status and engage myself with different activities within the community to keep myself busy and take care of my two lovely children.”
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Agnes shared: “I extend my gratitude to CARE for AIDS for their support. The staff has been so close to me during the difficult period I was passing through. When I found out about my HIV status, it was not easy for me and my family.
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With financial support through the program, she was treated at a hospital and diagnosed with severe anemia. Now, Agnes is at a healthy weight and her overall health is improving. She benefits from the program's weekly food package and one-on-one counseling sessions.
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Agnes is 28 years old and lives in a small village called Mtondia with her mother and two children (aged 7 and 4 years old). Before she joined the CARE for AIDS program, Agnes was underweight and so sick that she couldn't walk by herself. (1 of 4)
Someone living with HIV can have an 'undetectable' viral load. Those who have an undetectable viral load cannot pass the virus to others.
99% of CFA clients reported a low or undetectable viral load at graduation.
When Topita found out she was HIV positive, she was recruited into the CARE for AIDS program. Now her faith is stronger, and she has hope that she will live a long, happy life. Through the program, Topita found friends and peace.
23,482 people have graduated from a CARE for AIDS program in E. Africa. They aren't just a number—each one represents a client who took steps to improve their physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and economic health by completing our nine-month process of transformation.