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"I have learnt that HIV or AIDS does not condemn you to death...I feel that I should pass this learning onto others who think that living with HIV or AIDS is just counting down the days to die", says Amelia. Photo: Joel Chiziane/OxfamAUS
"Mum's illness would have worsened if it was not for the caregiver and the family's situation would have been terrible. I feel supported and I am happy with the visits mum gets from the carer", says Jenovania, Amelia's daughter. Photo: Joel Chiziane/OxfamAUS
Give people like Amelia hope for a future
While we tighten our belts and prepare to spend less, the implications of a financial crisis look grave for people living with HIV like Amelia.
The reality is that without your continued support Oxfam’s partner organisations will receive less money for their life-saving work.
The devastating effects of HIV in Africa
- There are currently around 22 million people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
- The AIDS and HIV epidemic reduces already drastically diminished life expectancy rates by another 20 years
- Many people living with HIV battle loneliness, isolation and stigmatisation in their communities
Why home-based care is crucial
The stigma attached to HIV means people are often left alone to fend for themselves.
Home-based care:
- Educates the family and community about the virus reducing prejudice
- Provides life-saving medication
- Feeds, clothes and cares for the person living with HIV giving them dignity and hope
- Provides emotional support and hope
- Helps keep families functional by enabling children to continue their education
- Empowers communities to work toward self-sufficiency
Vital work like home-based care is threatened by cuts in aid, meaning thousands of people living with HIV will be likely left to die without increased community support.
You can help
By donating to our Peace Appeal you can ensure that life-affirming programs like this one in Mozambique and many others continue to help those in greatest need.
Please DONATE NOW to help bring hope to those who need it most.
