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AIDS Creates Millions of Orphans...the Number Grows...
As the AIDS pandemic ravages sub-Saharan Africa, families are destroyed. Lives are forever changed. Over 15 million children are orphans today. They grow without care, love, nurturing and protection from any adult. As a result, these children are more likely to be impoverished, malnourished, out of school, and ultimately marginalized in their communities. Disconnected from parental and family support, they are increasingly vulnerable to violence,abuse, exploitation, and ultimately HIV & AIDS.
What are Kidz Clubs?
Kidz Clubs are meeting places for children, within their communities, that provide safe spaces for them to meet, play, and interact. In their Clubs, they learn coping skills and build resilience. Counseling is provided to children dealing with grief, loss, violence and other challenges resulting from HIV/AIDS. On average, 30 to 50 children attend a Kidz Club meeting on a weekly basis. These meetings are held in a variety of locations such as schools, clinics, community centers, and faith-based organizations. While orphans and children affected by HIV and AIDS are the targeted beneficiaries, the clubs are open to any needy child in communities.
Most importantly, Kidz Clubs serve as a vehicle to identify and address the holistic needs of vulnerable children, and to extend support to their caregivers. Rotarians, community members and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in and support their local clubs. This community link vitally assists children and caregivers as they access services and support.
Kidz Club Impact
Rotarians for Fighting AIDS, through the ANCHOR partnership, has successfully assisted communities in developing over 250 Kidz Clubs across 7 countries in Africa, reaching and caring for more than 20,000 needy orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Rotary Clubs are supporting children in these clubs by providing much-needed material, nutritional and educational support.
RFFA and the ANCHOR Partnership
The ANCHOR partnership brings together 4 unique entities; Rotarians For Fighting AIDS (RFFA), HOPEworldwide, The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation and Emory University's School of Public Health. ANCHOR equips and strengthens local African communities' response to the overwhelming orphan crisis by developing physical and psychological support strategies for the children. One of the most successful programs provided is the Kidz Clubs.
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Rotarians for Fighting AIDS
PO Box 888575
Atlanta, Georgia 30356-8575
USA
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