The project officially began on July 1, 2023, and ended on June 30, 2024. Its purpose was to provide shelter, healthcare, and education to a group of 123 boys and girls who were HIV-positive from birth at the Bimbi del Meriggio family village, with specific reference to:
- Food
- Medical treatment and laboratory examinations
- Primary school attendance and related school materials
AINA Onlus is committed to guaranteeing at least 5 meals a day to each resident, which is fundamental for the sustenance of a child with a deficient immune system. An essential requirement for the health of the resident children is medical treatment related to the onset of HIV-induced illnesses and the CD4 count, which measures the immune response to infections.
Education is provided by the primary school located within the family village – which corresponds to our primary and middle school – recognised by the Ministry of Education, a government sect dedicated to ensuring excellent education.
The project was supported with funds from the Waldensian Church’s Otto per Mille program.
For other information: https://www.ottopermillevaldese.org/