Emily Atieno, Kenya

Tackling HIV

In Kenya the ‘Iron Lady’ refuses to let HIV win
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Over 90% of the people living with HIV worldwide live in a developing country. A baby born in Ireland can expect to live to 80 years of age but in Zimbabwe, where 14.3% of the population is living with HIV, the average life expectancy is just 47 years.

Very poor and vulnerable populations in countries like Ethiopia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe where we work are struggling more than most, where constant food shortages make the treatment and care even more difficult.

People living in communities devastated by HIV need access to prevention, care and treatment services.

Support in action: 40,000 people in four countries have been tested and received counselling to cope with HIV. 36,750 people have received HIV awareness and prevention training across our programmes. 800 children living with HIV in Cambodia, Mozambique, Kenya and Uganda have been given a home and education.

 

KEEPING CHILDREN HIV FREE IN KENYA

Papers & research on HIV-AIDS.

  • application/pdf iconHIV, Food Security and Nutrition

    This resource focuses on the inter linkages between food security, nutrition and HIV. It is targeted at our Programme Officers and our partners working on HIV programmes and/or Livelihood Programmes.

    The resource aims to strengthen understanding of the relationship between food security, nutrition and HIV using information drawn from a wide range of resources referenced throughout the document. It outlines possible programme responses for consideration and shares examples drawn from our HIV and Livelihoods programmes in different countries.

  • application/pdf iconThe one who dries our tears

    Stories from Ethiopia of religious leaders and people living with HIV/AIDS.

  • application/pdf iconKeeping Commitments for HIV and AIDS: Access for All to Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support

    A position paper from the Catholic HIV and AIDS Network (CHAN)

  • application/pdf iconAddressing the HIV and AIDS Crisis: Trócaire's Policy & Strategy: 2007-2012

    Trócaire has identified HIV and AIDS as one of six organisational priorities in its 2006-2016 Strategic Framework Mobilising for Justice. This policy and strategy details the focus of the response to HIV and AIDS, drawing on experience in programme countries and international best practice.

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