Blood:Water Mission

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Project Funding: $20,000 to help support 3 HIV/AIDS clinics in Africa.

Blood:Water Mission

Blood:Water Mission is a grassroots organization that empowers communities to work together against the HIV/AIDS and water crisis. We’re a group of passionate people who have been inspired by our friends in Africa, friends who face unbearable challenges from the HIV/AIDS and water crises. We creatively and thoughtfully raise awareness and the necessary funds for the provision of clean blood and clean water in sub-Saharan Africa.

Founded by the multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning band, Jars of Clay, Blood:Water Mission began as a call to personalize the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa. The members of the band were committed to share the often-untold stories: those of creative, compassionate, hard-working Africans bringing health, hope and healing into their respective communities.

Recognizing the complex nature of HIV/AIDS, BWM supports cross-cutting programs that address the full spectrum of prevention, treatment, and support. Each program is contextualized for the culture and environment in which it’s implemented, and works to take advantage existing health infrastructure. Prevention programs target high-risk populations in an effort to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS as well as reduce stigma and correct cultural myths about the disease. Treatment programs coordinate with national healthcare efforts where possible, taking advantage of anti-retro viral therapy (ART) programs made available through government funding. As the number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Africa continues to grow (currently 20 million or almost 6% of all children in Africa), it is imperative that parents receive access to treatment. Finally, community support programs focus on working with PLWAs, addressing the needs of OVCs, and building solidarity within communities. While outside programs and infrastructure are essential to addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis, BWM has begun this journey believing that the future of Africa ultimately rests in the hands its own people

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Category:	AIDS & Disease
Location:	Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia
Demographic:	Men, women and children with HIV/AIDS in sub-saharan Africa.
Project Funding:	$20,000 to help support 3 HIV/AIDS clinics in Africa.

Goals:

Our goal is to raise $20,000 from the Affero community to support our 3 HIV/AIDS clinics. Last year 17,580 people were tested for HIV and treated with over 22,000 people served through the clinics, impacting families, communities and changing lives.

Tumaini Clinic in Kenya.

Recognizing the complex nature of HIV/AIDS, BWM is funding cross-cutting programs that address the full spectrum of prevention, treatment, and support. Each program is contextualized for the culture and environment in which it's implemented, and works to take advantage existing health infrastructure. Prevention programs target high-risk populations in an effort to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS as well as reduce stigma and correct cultural myths about the disease. Treatment programs coordinate with national healthcare efforts where possible, taking advantage of anti-retro viral therapy (ART) programs made available through government funding. As the number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Africa continues to grow (currently 20 million or almost 6% of all children in Africa), it is imperative that parents receive access to treatment. Finally, community support programs focus on working with PLWAs, addressing the needs of OVCs, and building solidarity within communities. While outside programs and infrastructure are essential to addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis, BWM has begun this journey believing that the future of Africa ultimately rests in the hands its own people

Website: www.bloodwatermission.com

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