Help for Families with AIDS in Africa

The last few weeks after Christmas have been tough for GEMINI and other organizations fighting HIV/Aids.

Funding for HIV/Aids has been frozen by the international community because of incessant corruption within government. Funding from government has been delayed because of red-tape bureaucracy.

"We are slowly losing gains made in the war against HIV/Aids," said Stella Amojong, GEMINI Director, during a recent interview with a radio station. "Delay in program implementation hinders our capacity to break new grounds."

For the past 7months, organizations that had won grants from government are yet to receive funding, putting more doubts as to the government's commitment in the fight against the disease.

"We are feeling the brunt...we can no longer access ARVs, even though they are being provided for free in government clinics," says George Mulinya, a project beneficiary from Moi's Bridge.

GEMINI would like to thank all donors who have been instrumental in our success, providing much-needed funds when we desperately needed them.

"The funds usually trickle in when we are faced with a dilemma...and we greatly appreciate the donations...," adds George.

GEMINI will continue to serve its members and appreciate all your donations.

Thanks so much...and keep your comments coming...!