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Christians Mobilize to End Poverty

Christians Mobilize to End Poverty—On Apr. 26-29, 2009, Sojourners, in partnership with World Vision and other faith-based and advocacy groups, held the Mobilization to End Poverty, a historic gathering of more than 1,000 Christians that called upon both the faith community and the U.S. government to make overcoming domestic and international poverty a national priority. One activity for participants was a caregiver kit build! Hundreds enjoyed this hands-on event. Here is one attendees experienc… Continue

Added by Cassie Covelli on May 8, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

A Vision of Caring in Africa - 3,000 kits assembled at Boston AIDS Africa event

The Daily Free Press (Boston University), Josh Enos, November 24, 2008 It began a simple sightseeing vacation, but when Boston businesswoman Geri Rhoades saw the toll AIDS had taken on countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe on a trip there last April, she said she found a new purpose. Touched by the juxtaposition of Africa’s boundless natural beauty with the ravages of AIDS, Rhoades said she returned home committed to finding a means of helping people struggling with AIDS. The following mon… Continue

Added by Cassie Covelli on December 4, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

ZAMBIANS THANK CAREGIVERS IN NATIONWIDE CELEBRATION

More than 18,000 volunteers honored for caring for the sick, orphaned and vulnerable Ceremonies are held in Lusaka and across the nation before World AIDS Day (Dec. 1st). Lusaka, Zambia, Nov. 25, 2008—Thousands of Zambians are being honored this week across the country in “thanksgiving” celebrations for their role in addressing the twin epidemics of HIV and malaria in this African nation, and helping their neighbors in need lead healthier, fuller lives. The first-ever “Zambian Caregivers Day”… Continue

Added by Cassie Covelli on November 25, 2008 at 7:22am — No Comments

Boston AIDS Africa announces their November 22nd kit build on local program

Check out this fantastic video which features the event coordinators for an upcoming community kit build in the Boston Area. The hope is that 3,000 kits will be assembled by local companies, churches, schools and individuals. These kits will then go to Rwanda and will resource thousands of Caregivers and those they serve! mms://streaming.vmsnews.com/media/INSIGHT/20081026-608537-AC17D79E… Continue

Added by Cassie Covelli on October 29, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

First Lady Laura Bush, Cindy McCain, and others join us at the RNC Kit build!!

The Caregiver Kit build at the Republican National Convention Sept. 2nd was a huge success as 2,500 kits were built by over 500 participants, and the event was covered by over 75 media outlets. This successful event comes on the heels of another Caregiver Kit build last week at the Democratic National Convention that saw 1500 kits built. VIPs in Attendance at the Event: First Lady Laura Bush, Cindy McCain and Senator Bill Frist all joined ONE CEO David Lane and Princess Zulu on stage. John Mc… Continue

Added by Cassie Covelli on September 4, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Quote from Senator Tom Daschle who assembled a kit...

We are all in this together. Ending extreme poverty and preventable global disease requires all of us to come together and do what we can to change the world. That can mean uniting our our voices as one to call for change, or rolling up our sleeves as one to help those in need. Indeed, I can think of no better example than the World Vision and ONE volunteers working together here today. This afternoon, their unity and their efforts will save lives. Make sure you check out all the new ph… Continue

Added by Cassie Covelli on August 28, 2008 at 10:23am — No Comments

What does a Caregiver do?

One of our colleagues recently returned from Zambia. While she was there, she had the opportunity to meet with several caregivers and asked them questions to better understand the realities they face... First, they are members of the community who give up their time to travel around by foot or bicycle to care for others. They all have families of their own, with the normal chores and responsibilities that come with caring for a family, a home, and a farm. One woman we spoke with has 10 ch… Continue

Added by Cassie Covelli on May 30, 2008 at 1:44pm — No Comments

Feedback from Vietnam

Although 95% of the Caregiver Kits are being distributed in African countries, some are also being sent to countries like Haiti, the DR, Cambodia, and Vietnam. They too have people struggling with HIV/AIDS, as well as Caregivers that are in need of resources to better serve their clients.

This quote is from a woman who is actually caring for her 34 year old son who has been infected with HIV/AIDS:

"Thank you so much for these supplies. I often buy them to clean my son's

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Added by Cassie Covelli on October 29, 2007 at 9:10am — No Comments

message from our colleagues

I just wanted to add a comment from an email from a colleague in the Somalia region...
"The needs are huge, but the funds are limited. However, we consider the Caregiver Kit Program as one of the ways of meeting the needs of the afflicted in Somaliland/Somalia."
The need for Caregiver Kits is endless! Let's do what we can to make a dent in this massive epidemic!

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Added by Cassie Covelli on September 20, 2007 at 12:55pm — No Comments

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