Let’s defend the rights of children around the world
Since 2010 the Bimbi del Meriggio family village in Nchiru, Kenya, has welcomed about 150 children: a home, school, healthcare and a future.
About us
AINA ETS – Associazione Italiana Nomadi dell’Amore is a volunteer association based in Rome. Since 1993 we have stood by children in need in the Meru region of Kenya, and since 2010 we have run the Bimbi del Meriggio family village, a home for HIV-positive children.
1993
alongside the children of Meru
2010
the Bimbi del Meriggio village opens
~150
children living in the village today
How you can help
Every gesture, big or small, becomes food, school and care for the children of the village.
Long-distance support
Stand by a child of the village for a whole year with a regular contribution.
Donation
A one-off or monthly donation, secure by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or SEPA.
5x1000
For Italian taxpayers, at no cost: sign and enter tax code 96223470582.
Volunteering
Give your time and skills to the village, from Italy or in Kenya.
Open fundraisers
Two fundraisers open today in the village: choose the one closest to your heart.
Right to Life: the health fund
The Kenyan Government covers antiretroviral drugs, but hospital stays, intensive care and tests are paid by AINA. The fund guarantees care for every child in the village.
The future of the Paolo’s Academy students
We support the students of the village school: primary and Junior Secondary pupils who, although they do not live in the village, are part of our big family.
Completed projects
A gesture that makes the difference
The project “Tunafanya uwezekano wa baadaye wa watoto” 2025 – Making the children’s future possible is funded by the Otto per mille of the Waldensian Church.
The Children of the Noon
The film that gives voice to the children of the Meru villages. A documentary by Olga Pohankova and Diego Fiori, presented by Philosophische Gebilde and AINA.
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