AIDS Homecare in Tanzania
What is the homecare programme?
This project helps those who are most vulnerable at the end stage of AIDS and who have the highest needs. We organise food, mattresses, medicines and hygiene products as well as training for relatives caring for the person with AIDS. We are working with the diocese to help the project remain sustainable and ensure that those in most need benefit.
How much does it cost?
£12 per month will support a person with AIDS and will make a very big difference to their lives.
How much of the £12 goes on administration?
All the money goes directly to patients’ care and to the homecare programme. We at St John’s carefully monitor the expenditure in Tanzania. We believe the money we raise is well spent by responsible people.
Why should we help?
In our country you will rarely if ever meet someone who is dying of AIDS. If one of your friends does catch HIV, they will probably be able to live a reasonably well life with the correct drugs and lifestyle adjustments.
However in Africa, AIDS is more common and in many cases doesn’t get the medical and homecare attention we enjoy in England, leading to a painful life and most likely an early death.
AIDS is the biggest single killer today and it is getting worse. Somewhere between 25 and 35 million have died from AIDS worldwide since the 1980s. Around 8,000 people die from AIDS each day.
How can we help?
If you want to make a difference, here’s your chance.. Just £12 per month will substantially improve the life of someone living with AIDS. Simply fill in the form on the back and post it to St John’s Church, Blackheath.
There are many other ways in which you can help. For instance, you could organise a dinner party where you ask your guests to make a donation towards the homecare programme. Or you could take part in a sponsored swim, walk or cycle.
If you are unable to make a monthly donation, you could just make a one-off payment. All the gifts we recieve we will send to the homecare programme.
AIDS ABC Team - Part 1: Rhobi (ABC Worker) visits Mr Kariba
Case Study
Asha and her husband are both HIV positive. A year ago, the couple decided to try for a baby, knowing that there was a risk that the baby could be born HIV-positive.
AIDS ABC Team - Part 2: Rhobi visits Asha Salum and her baby Naomi
With the help of the homecare team, Asha was given drugs to reduce the risk of HIV transfer to the baby. Asha was able to have a normal pregnancy and give birth to a healthy little girl called Naomi.
Sadly Asha’s husband left before Naomi was born and the family now receives no support from him. The support from the homecare team allows Asha to make a living by selling charcoal in the street.
To sponsor a person with AIDS download the Supporting AIDS Homecare Leaflet.
How can I find out more?
For further information on supporting the AIDS homecare programme contact the Church Office...
