Project Needs and Beneficiaries

The beneficiaries are the people living with HIV in the city of São Bernardo do Campo in São Paulo, Brazil, particularly ones in vulnerable situations--the homeless, orphaned children, and families without any resources. GAAVI hosts 30 homeless adults in its "Shelter Home," as well as 10 orphan children in "Our Little Corner." Furthermore, it provides domestic assistance to 20 underprivileged families affected by HIV. These families have 50 children, of which 20 are also living with HIV.

Activities

GAAVI will provide therapeutic, emotional and spiritual support to people living with HIV, by supplying them with food and medicine, assisting the beneficiaries in their homes through weekly visits and giving permanent counselling to their children.

Expected Outcomes

GAAVI will create a more supportive environment for those living with HIV/AIDS and increase public education about the disease.

Project Message

I am a volunteer of GAAVI for 2 years and 2 months where I feel very fulfilled and grateful to work in the Bazaar that collects funds for food, medicine and nutritious supplements to people with HIV
- Ivone Dias Garcia, Volunteer