Nomthandazo

Nomthandazo and her sister were taken in by their aunt. For many orphans, the extended family remains their only safety-net. Although Nomthandazo’s aunt helped ensure that her basic needs (food shelter, medicine) were met; Nomthandazo had no one to turn to in order to cope with her loss and grief. Like many orphans, she felt that her future was bleak.

Fortunately, Nomthandazo’s teachers recognized her potential and need for guidance and support. Nomthandazo began participating in an after-school program operated by an international organization working in the community* . Through the program, Nomthandazo was able to learn important health and life skills including HIV/AIDS education and received counseling to help her cope with her grief.

Nomthandazo’s story of loss is echoed more than 20 million times over throughout the developing world. Nomthandazo was one of the fortunate few to receive support. Just 1 in 10 AIDS orphans receive any external support. Help us ensure that more children receive the care and guidance they need. Stand up. Act Now!.

_{*Nomthandazo receives assistance from FXB South Africa}