Fri 9th July 2010

CARE GIVERS GO FULL TIME!

The 10 Caregivers in Embo, supported by MAI, have gone full time.  "There are no words enough to express how grateful we are," said Zama Sibisi who oversees the HIV/Aids project on behalf of his church.

Having recently completed further training that qualifies them to test patients for HIV in their own homes, the Caregivers will now be able to give much fuller support to sufferers and their families.  Close supervision is needed to ensure that clients who are on anti-retroviral drugs are eating a reasonable diet.  This is a challenge in this community where poverty is widespread.

MAI has undertaken to fund these Caregivers going full time for the next three years while the church works on the development of an income generation project involving transport.  Not all the necessary funds are pledged but MAI has decided it is right to go ahead and invites supporters to join their monthly pledge programme for Embo.  Just £10 a month covers the cost of caring for one family affected by HIV/Aids.

Embo is at the heart of the Valley of a Thousand Hills which has received some media attention recently during the World Cup.  We would love for our Partner's work in giving unconditional love and practical care to receive as much profile!

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