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An FXB Initative
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The AIDS orphans crisis has a catastrophic impact on households and communities – deepening poverty and exacerbating hardship. The extended family remains the only safety net for most affected children. Households are usually overwhelmed and are often unable to meet children’s most basic needs.

Nomthandazo - South Africa

At age 12 Nomthandazo’s father passed away. Four years later, she lost her mother to AIDS. Nomthandazo is one of more than 20 million children orphaned by AIDS.
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Mok - Thailand

When Mok was very young, he lost his mother to AIDS, and soon after, his father abandoned him to find work in another province in Thailand. Mok is one of more than 15 million aids orphans. Read Mok’s story. Read my whole story >

Charles - Rwanda

Charles lost his father to HIV in 2005, and a year later, he lost his mother. Charles was left to care for his 4 younger brothers. Charles and his brothers are among the more 15 million children orphans by AIDS. Read Charles’ story. Read my whole story >