Kais Outreach, Kampot

                                                       · Every hour one person in Cambodia is infected with HIV

                                                         · One-third of new infections occur from mother to child 

Families living with HIV/AIDS face multiple challenges such as stigma and discrimination, lack of adequate income and poor living conditions. Orphans and vulnerable children affected and infected by HIV/AIDS often have few opportunities for medical treatment or education and in many situations, are simply abandoned.

Formed in Kampot Province in 2007, Kais Outreach aims to offer direct assistance to some of these children and their care-givers, and at the same time to increase local community support. All of the children enrolled on the programme are HIV+ and receiving free anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in Takeo Province. First and foremost assistance is required to sustain this treatment, as each child with their care-giver, must travel across province at least once a month.  The remaining funds are used to purchase rice, fresh fruit, school supplies, medicines and essential toiletries. 

Provisions are purchased and distributed by a local volunteer who is also responsible for monitoring the children’s general wellbeing and ensuring each child  attends the hospital on schedule for a check-up and ART. Children gather together regularly for fun days out and their relatives/care-givers have the opportunity to meet informally to participate in a support group. In addition Kais directors visit frequently to assess new cases, and to bring clothes, toys and a supply of soya bean milk  to the children.

We need your support to help prolong and improve the lives of these children. As little as US45 per month will help support a child and in many cases prolong a life, but any amount would be gratefully received. To make a contribution or to find out more please contact us at kaiskids@online.com.kh