See also

• URHB website
• UYAAS website
• Uganda photo gallery
• Other countries we work in
  

Reducing the incidence and impact of

HIV and AIDS

ChildHope is working in partnership with UYAAS and URHB in 7 districts to reduce the number of people affected by HIV and AIDS, by helping improve children and young people’s access to information, support, and prevention strategies on HIV and AIDS. ChildHope’s local partners work to engage the whole community and their approach is tailored to meet the needs of boys and girls within the specific community.

The project focuses on:

• Assisting children and young people to access HIV and AIDS information and support
• Supporting children and young people in becoming peer supporters or educators themselves
  both in and out of school
• Training teachers in order for them to actively support anti-AIDS activities within schools.
  These activities include addressing the stigma and discrimination encountered by those living
  with HIV and AIDS and campaigning for more care and support for those affected by it.
• Implementing quality child and youth friendly Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT)
  services and free condom distribution in the 7 districts
• Working in areas where HIV and AIDS are particularly prevalent, to assist access to information,
  testing, treatment and support
• Supporting young people to come together for mutual support and to give them the
  opportunity to raise their voice and fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS and the
  ignorance that exists around it
• Creating opportunities for dialogue such as radio shows so that community, women, religious,
  and youth groups, as well as school administrators, health workers and policy makers at all
  levels can raise awareness on the impact of HIV and AIDS
• Working to influence relevant government ministries to improve their services, and sharing
  experiences with other service providers to improve support systems for children and young
  people affected by HIV and AIDS in Uganda

• 45,508 children educated in issues including HIV and AIDS and child abuse across 196 schools
• 4545 HIV positive children gained access to support services
• 2,000 teachers involved in the project
• 200 community volunteers trained on health issues