"Why do diseases like HIV-AIDS seem to hit the world's poorest people? Find an example of a non-profit group that is working to eradicate HIV-AIDS in sub-saharan Africa, and provide a description their work."
Africa has a rampant AIDS/HIV epidemic for many reasons. A combination of North American crop subsidies, improper withdrawal strategies after colonization and debt cancellation leaving their economy in terrible shape and unawareness among the mass populace leaves Africa in a somewhat hopeless situation when it comes to stopping the spread of HIV.
HardtHaven is a registered NGO in the USA that was established in Ghana. This NGO strives to help integrate AIDS orphans into society as function members, rather than be hopeless victims of disease. They focus on the region they occupy, which is Ghana, and how they can improve the lives of these children and bolster the community at the same time.
They offer more than just food, clothing, and shelter; they offer education, employment skills, and a loving home. Their ultimate aim is for the orphanage to be self-supporting as they begin implementing various alternative livelihood projects and receive renewable support from people around the globe.
Some reent initiatives undertaken by HardtHaven were the opportunities for international volunteers to come and work with the children: helping them live and helping to educate them. Motivation is key in this situation for children to grow. Another initiative was the 2011 Education Campaign, which helps to raise funds to educate children to learn a trade and finish primary school so they can become functioning members of society.
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