PROJECTS IN INDIA - India is one of the largest and most
populated countries in the world with over one billion
inhabitants. It is estimated that around 2.4 million Indians are
currently living with HIV/AIDS. In a country where poverty,
illiteracy and poor health are rife, the spread of HIV presents a
daunting challenge. Love and Care Mission is supporting various
programs for the HIV affected children in their education,
medication, sanitation and personal care.
AIDS Children Program - Because of the high population in India
the actual numbers of children already orphaned through
HIV/AIDS is very high though the exact numbers are difficult to
obtain. Love and Care Mission is presently supporting two
programs in Bangalore and Tirunelveli.
BANGALORE - Love and Care Mission supports the HIV/AIDS
children at Bangalore in a home run by the Franciscan Sisters. we
assist these children who are affected with AIDS and who are
often abandoned in the streets. Love and Care Mission provides
medicine, food, infection control facilities and education. The
Sisters take care of the daily operations of caring for these
children. These children receive regular medical attention from
local hospitals.
TIRUNELVELI - Gramodhya is a non-profit registered
orgranization in Tirunelvelli, South India which focuses on the
development of the poor and oppressed. The organization
supports hundreds of HIV/AIDS affected families. Love and Care
Mission is working with them in providing medicines, food and
education to the children and healthcare for the affected
parents.
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