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As part of the Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Program (CHAMP), CHF International is providing assistance to 47,000 orphans and vulnerable children though the need outweighs what we can provide. project reportread updates from the field

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Among the poorest countries in the world, with over 51% of the population living below the poverty line, Rwanda is fighting to make headway against the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the social consequences of the epidemic, while grappling with other public health crises, chronic food insecurity, and the psychological impact of the 1994 genocide. HIV/AIDS has wiped out a large number of Rwanda's productive workforce, leaving behind orphans, widows and other vulnerable populations.

Activities

Far from a mere hand-out, supporting Rwanda’s orphans and vulnerable children with proper nutrition, materials, school fees and training will provide the country’s future leaders with opportunities to succeed and thrive.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $1,300
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $8,700
Total Funding Goal: $10,000

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Despite the challenges facing this small, central African nation, Rwanda benefits from an engaged government, a dense and active network of grassroots community-based, faith-based organizations. The CHAMP porgram is helping to strengten this network.

Project Message

In Kamonyi District, organized through its Compassionate Community an effort to build a home for a widow caring for five children whose family was affected by HIV. It changed her life.
- Anne Smith, Country Director

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Erin Mote
Manager of Resource Development
8601 Georgia Ave
Ste 800
Silver Spring, MD 20910
United States
3015874700
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Project Sponsor

CHF International

Organization

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CHF International
8601 Georgia Ave, Suite 800
Silver Spring, MD 20910
United States
301-587-4700
http://www.chfinternational.org

Learn more about CHF International and the project team.

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Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in RwandaRwanda and can also be found under HealthHealth.

For more information about Rwanda, read the Human Development Report on Rwanda or the Wikipedia entry for Rwanda.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on February 3, 2010.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on February 12, 2009

Latest Update from the Field

CHF International Providing Books for Orphans

By Natalie Taggart - Communications, February 03, 2010 01:01 PM

As part of the Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Program (CHAMP), CHF spearheaded innovative work with orphans and other vulnerable children (OVCs), including the successful formation of annual holiday camps for secondary school OVC.

During the 3-5 day camp, OVCs address such topics as responsible decision-making, child rights and responsibilities, civic duties towards peace and reconciliation, and self-confidence building, in addition to broader HIV and health-related topics. The program, known as “Haranira Kuba Indatwa” or “Strive for Excellence” uses anecdotes, poetry, skits and illustrations to articulate messages and was designed with input from the Government of Rwanda, local partners, and OVC themselves. A Teacher’s Guide and Manual was developed to assist in facilitating and replicating the process throughout Rwanda.

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