After receiving live-changing support during her time of need, Agata made a decision to dedicate herself to helping people in the same situation by becoming a community health volunteer.
Through business training and her support group’s savings and loaning activity, Mary started her own small business. Now she’s able to comfortably and proudly support her family.
At age 36, Pauline was devastated to learn she was HIV-positive. With the support of her husband and the connections she made in her support group, her story turned around.
Purity was recently introduced to a community health volunteer, who counseled her through the HIV testing process and connected her with a support group. In just a short time, the support group has made a tremendous impact.
Learning she was HIV-positive was one of the most difficult experiences of Mary’s life, but after joining a support group, she experienced a full recovery - both emotionally and physically.
After learning about kitchen gardening, Mr. Joseph established three portions of gardens. He is already harvesting vegetables for his family to eat and his garden serves as a learning center for the entire community!
After being on ARVs her entire life, Josephine tired of swallowing pills every day and stopped taking her medication. Her health condition quickly deteriorated — until a team coordinated by Kiunga intervened.
When Mary learned of her HIV status, she took the bold step of joining a support group. There she received training and inspiration to start not one, but TWO, businesses.
By pulling their resources together, the women of Mwenda-Antu support group are succeeding in business, providing for their families, and transforming their lives.
Before joining a support group, Mackelina and her family rarely had access to fresh vegetables. Thanks to the training she’s received in her group, that’s all changed now.
After living with HIV for more than 10 years, Esther’s support group has empowered and reinvigorated her — and even made it possible for her to build a new home for herself and her family.
After talking with others at the medical clinic, Naomi realized there was a need to connect and formed a group where people could share freely with one another. Listen as she shares her experience.
