DESIRE Society for HIV/AIDS Children in India

Story of Boy

 The boy’s life was shattered when 9 years old. He lost both HIV parents at tender age. He was kept with relatives. His elder brother was not suffering with HIV so relatives could manage with him. But, Boy ,being HIV had tough time. Relatives started looking for orphanage which can accommodate such children.

He was referred to us and given admission. His health was on verge of collapse when he got admitted. He was immediately put on ART usage. The food related special care was put on alert. Dietician took extra care to build up his immunity system strongly. The supplementary nutrition kit is base of giving boost to his health care.

The opportunistic infections were addressed with immediate effect. His physical and mental status has improved within a short duration of admission in care home.

He is put into schooling and finishing this admitted into private college. He successfully cleared his 10th board exam[10.0 grade]. Now the champ is he Kallam Anji Reddy Vocational Junior college, Hyderabad from current academic year and reached to Final year of studies.

Corporate grant is showing way of progression to such children. The support received is utilized for benefit of children like his at care home level,IDA Bollaram.

The girl was born in a poor family. Her parents were diagnosed HIV+ in 2009. She lost her father due to HIV AIDS. With her father's death the family lost their financial support. Her mother wanted to be financial independent to take care of the family but as she was only educated till class 9th she had to become a domestic worker to fulfill her needs. Since she was very intelligent and good at her studies thus her school decided to give her scholarship. However, as her mother's health deteriorated and it became harder for her to fulfill her other expenses her mother decided to shift her in hostel or children care home where they can take care of child. Their search for children's home brought them to “DESIRE Society” through one of our outreach workers in the community.

She was admitted in Institution Care Home  in 2014 she was offered proper medication and treatment from Government Hospital. She was ensured adequate health care and monitoring. When she was admitted in the institute she was 13 years old.  Two days after her admission in the home her mother passed away. When she came to know about her mother's death she slipped into depression. She started avoiding her ART Medicine and due to this her HIV progressed to second stage. Now she was also given balanced supplementary nutrition that boosted her immunity level and helped her cope up with ART medicine (Antiretroviral Treatment).

Now she is doing much better. She is a happy child who enjoys the company of her inmates. More importantly, she is a leader and loves to work for the cause of children’s education.  She looks forward to educating children.  She teaches them English grammar and works on their personality development.

She has successfully completed her 12th in Commerce. Currently she is in her final year of B.com at English Medium College.

In future

She wants to become a Bank Manager. She really works hard to meet the requirements and credentials to achieve her goal. She has a disciplined routine for her studies and is very committed towards her golas.

 GLOBAL GIVING support will make her to fulfill her dreams.