Scottish Borders Africa Aids Group

OUR AIMS

• To increase the understanding of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and its devastating social , educational and health effects on Africa.
• To identify and support health, educational and community projects in Africain order to help those infected and affected by AIDS.
• To raise funds to support this work.

 OUR ACTIVITIES

• We hold public meetings and provide speakers to other organisations in various Borders locations to further our aims.
• We develop contacts with people and organisations in the UK who may be able to assist with these aims.
• We co-operate with other organisations and participate in events which may further the Group's aims.
• We arrange fundraising events.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• 40 million people in the world are living with HIV/AIDS, of which 70% are in Africa (29 million).
•  5 million new infections every year.
•  3 million died in 2004.
• 12 million AIDS orphans in Sub-Saharan Africa.

 DID YOU KNOW?

• The only painkiller available to many Africans living with AIDS is paracetamol.
• AIDS affects young African adults, especially women. The grand-parents are often left in charge of the orphans with little or no financial support.

ORGANISATIONS WE HAVE SUPPORTED

In 2005 - 2010 we have supported the following, with grants totalling £72,650:

Zambia:  Sandy Logie Clinic; St. Francis Hospital; ITEZO school fees; Friend to Friend; Funsani School library; Chips Fund; Tyanjani; Isubilo.

South Africa: Raphael Centre; Zomani School; Hillandale; Cedarville; Themba Monastery.

Malawi: Medical Missionaries of Mary; Nancholi; Zomba; Karonga.

Ethiopia: Fistula Hospital; Oasis Village.

PLEASE HELP US IF YOU CAN

 One hour of your time can help to raise awareness of the issue, or to help organise fundraising.

A few pounds can help an AIDS sufferer to have something stronger than paracetamol to relieve his pains.

£300 pounds per year will provide the fees, food and books for one year of secondary school for an AIDS orphan in Zambia.

If you want to know more about our work, or think you can help in any way, please contact Dr Morag Brown (see Contacts page). Maybe you are running an event, or taking part in a sponsored event and are seeking a suitable charity for the proceeds? We are always willing to discuss ways of helping you raise funds for us.