AIDS Orphans in Africa

In general, the SOS Children's mission is centred on orphans and abandoned children. The HIV-AIDS orphan programme targets children who have lost one or both parents due to AIDS, as well as families where the children live with one or both parents in the terminal phase.

In parallel with the HIV-AIDS orphan programme, our charity promotes community development based on local partnerships. We help to set up small scale income generating projects with local partners such as our community fields projects, livestock project, training of women and young women to sew, cook etc. The charity's main aim in this programme is to work with the community in equal partnership and to come up with lasting solutions capable of ensuring independence and autonomy.

SOS Children is continually trying to find better solutions for such communities. Historically our main model for orphan-care has been by the provision of an entirely new home. But we always try to keep children close to whatever family they have.

East African Aids Projects

Here are some details about our projects for Aids Orphans by country across Africa:

Aids Orphans in Angola where we support communities through education
Aids Orphans in Benin who are provided with counselling in local communities
Aids Orphans in Botswana where we provide treatment and care for children affected by HIV/AIDS
Aids Orphans in Burundi where we support work to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS and related diseases
Aids Orphans in Congo where we work on prevention through schools and direct help to children affected
Aids Orphans in Ethiopia where medical centres and volunteers for home based care support those affected
Aids Orphans in Kenya where programmes supply anti-retroviral drugs and counselling amongst others
Aids Orphans in Madagascar where community programmes support families and children
Aids Orphans in Mozambique where SOS Social Centres help prevent families abandoning children and provide practical care to those affected by HIV/AIDS
Aids Orphans in Namibia where we work with local communities to help prevent children being abandoned
Aids Orphans in Somalia where we provide care to those affected by ongoing situation
Aids Orphans in Sudan where we support communities with regional and national programmes to combat HIV/AIDS
Aids Orphans in Uganda where we work with partners to provide training and raise awareness to prevent transmission

West Africa Aids Projects

Here are some details about our projects for Aids Orphans by country across Africa:

Aids Orphans in Benin where we provide counselling to children affected
Aids Orphans in Guinea where we work with local organisations and support families
Aids Orphans in Ghana where local based based programmes have been developed to provide care in over ten locations
Aids Orphans in Guinea Bissau where we have run awareness campaigns and programmes supporting vulnerable children
Aids Orphans in the Ivory Coast where we provide counselling, skills training and financial support
Aids Orphans in Liberia where anti-retroviral drugs are supplied to HIV patients and specialist care is given
Aids Orphans in Mali where we work with local organisations to help prevent child abandonment
Aids Orphans in Niger where we run "Anti-AIDS Club" to spread awareness and help prevention
Aids Orphans in Nigeria where we provide practical support families affected by HIV/AIDS
Aids Orphans in Senegal where we support vulnerable children
Aids Orphans in Sierra Leone where we are working with NGOs to help prevent HIV/AIDS

Central and Southern Africa Aids Projects

Here are some details about our projects for Aids Orphans by country across Africa:

Aids Orphans in Angola where we work on prevention and health care
Aids Orphans in Botswana where we provide treatment and care for children affected by HIV/AIDS
Aids Orphans in Burundi where we provide voluntary testing, education materials and anti-retrovirals
Aids Orphans in Cameroon where families in the community are supported and awareness campaigns are run
Aids Orphans in the Central African Republic where we are developing awareness and prevention campaigns through schools and outreach programmes
Aids Orphans in Congo where SOS Medical Centres provide information about prevention and where we work to help prevent children being abandoned
Aids Orphans in Lesotho where we provide voluntary counselling and testing together with anti-retroviral drugs as necessary
Aids Orphans in Madagascar where outreach programmes support children affected by HIV/AIDS
Aids Orphans in Malawi where we provide practical support and care to children affected as welll as running awareness campaigns
Aids Orphans in Mozambique where we practical care and support helps families in local communities
Aids Orphans in Namibia where we work in partnership with local communities to support children
Aids Orphans in South Africa where communities are supported through awareness campaigns and assistance
Aids Orphans in Sudan where health and education programmes support local communities
Aids Orphans in Swaziland where home based care through volunteers provide care to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS
Aids Orphans in Uganda where training and awareness provide support to children and families
Aids Orphans in Zambia where SOS Social Centres work with local schools to raise awareness
Aids Orphans in Zimbabwe where we work with local partners to help strengthen families