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Ihunga Needy Orphans Group

The Ihunga Needy and Orphans Anti HIV/AIDS Group was founded in 2003. Their aim is to educate people about HIV/AIDS in schools, churches and in other public venues and assemblies. The dangers of the disease and the treatment of infected people are discussed in the form of plays, songs and dance performances. Group discussions are also on the agenda, all focusing on HIV/AIDS and how to cope with the virus.

At the time of writing 45 youths were part of the group – many of them orphaned by AIDS. Apart from their educational programs the members of the group try to generate their own income. They focus for example on the making of handicrafts or the growing of grains.

With our help these expenses could be covered:

  • a common uniform meaning T-Shirts with the name of the group in front and trousers or skirt depending. These are used for the performances to show a sense of belonging.

  • Materials for handicrafts

  • participation in seminars and workshops for further education

  • costs of transport

  • purchase of office materials

Four members of the group take part in a tailoring apprenticeship which is realized in part through the instructors at St. Theresa Vocational School.

Further support is necessary especially for new T-Shirts as the old ones are often too small or too worn. A need is also for drums and other props for the performances as well as transport costs for the group. Petrol is very expensive and therefore getting around has a high price.

During our visit a detailed written report with an exact account of all expenses was given to us. It describes a planed project of sensitization for AIDS/HIV of the people in the near surrounding areas. With this project the group plans to reach those people who could not be reached through their usual performances at public venues.

Some of the members also need help with their schooling. It is hardly possible to raise school fees for a higher education.

We were especially impressed by the selfsufficiency of the group and their self initiative. Some of their handicrafts (mainly traditionally woven baskets) were given to us. We brought them here and hope to sell them for a good price. The proceeds from the sale will go back to the makers of the baskets.


The four members of the tailoring program


We are welcomed by the group's


Dance performance – part of the group's program


Handwoven baskets which we took back home to be sold here for the group