Home Based Care

The HIV epidemic is currently the leading of death in Africa. The local community in Kenya still do believe that the virus is caused as a result of breaking taboos. Many people infected still do not know how to prevent infection, and even very few people know how to deal with the virus once they have it.

Due to poverty syndrome that has escalated the nation, people often avoid attending health facilities because they don't have something to pay from their own pockets and because of this reason, most of the people encounter premature death as a result of depression and inability to take care of themselves.

Orphans feeding in their homes

Teaching in Progress

This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers to assist the social workers foster awareness of the disease and studying ways to change attitudes and behavior towards those unfortunate enough to be infected. This program is open to anyone who wants to share their love, time and compassion with the HIV patients. There are no specific qualifications required to volunteer on this program.

Volunteers intervention is required and very welcomed to help care for the patients who have often been left out of the social circle due to their condition. Most of the persons living with HIV/AIDS receive care from the relatives mostly children of the patients at their own homes.

It always reminds us that we all as human beings have responsibilities for one another.

REQUIREMENTS:
*Must be 18 yrs and over
*have a positive attitude
*Be ready to adopt the living conditions in the village
*English speaking

If you are qualified and want to challenge yourself and make a difference in this Kenyan Communities, click here to view volunteer fee and apply online