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Care Home
India is home to the world's largest population of HIV orphans.
Unfortunately, the number continues to rise. These children face staggering
risks and typically die young or live on the streets. Naz India, working
with HIV/AIDS since 1994, opened its arms to HIV+ orphans to create a Care
Home in 2000. The Care Home is founded on the belief that all children have
a fundamental right to a loving, fun-filled childhood with access to health,
education, and a safe, stigma-free environment.
The Children
The Naz children (41 of them at present) range in age from one year to
fifteen years. Our school-age children regularly attend classes and are
excelling in studies, though many had never gone to school before arriving
at Naz. The children are seen daily by a doctor, minimizing the risks of
opportunistic infections and providing supervision for those on
anti-retroviral therapy. Home-cooked meals emphasize well-balanced
nutrition. Each child works with a tutor each day, and yoga classes are held
three times per week. The children enjoy playtime, walks in the park, and
art projects with the help of volunteers from the community.
Impact
All children have attained and maintain healthy weight norms
All children attend school regularly--10 children are performing at the top
of their class
All children are vaccinated according to standards
CD4 counts and co- infections are monitored and treated by in-house
physician
Each child displays emotional stability and the ability to form appropriate
bonds with adults
Plans for expansion
In 2010, Naz will open a new, larger Care Home to accommodate the needs of
our children, and care for a greater number of HIV+ orphans. The new Care
Home will feature:
- Outdoor Garden and Play Area
- Indoor Play Area for Small Children
- Study Halls
- Separate Wings for Boys and Girls
- Designed to fit the age-specific needs of the Children in each
developmental stage
- Training and Conference Facilities
A Scalable Model
Naz will provide on-site training for new HIV Care Homes to provide teaching
in best practices
Building the New Care Home
The new building, will be located near Vasant Kunj in New Delhi and will be
completed in 2010. It will encompass 27,000 square feet.
Click Here for information on donating cash or
in-kind materials to the new Care Home
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