Health Charities That specialise in Hiv aids

Funding research in HIV: currently funding research in metabolic diseases and causes of blood eosinophiliaFunding for Sexually Transmitted Diseases: invitation sent to local centresFunding for HIV course in Russian federation to health care workers: due for 2009

Organise health promotion seminars, workshops, and peer support group for people living with and affected by HIV and Mental Health. Run a support group for people living with HIV. We also organise activities for children and young people 'supplementary school' to get them off the street and empower them. Support and advocacy for Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Help to support and reduce poverty.

Africaid was set up in response to the challenge of HIV & AIDS in Africa. In 2005 Africaid launched Whizzkids United which provides health, education and empowerment services for disadvantaged youth. Activities include:Life Skills training through football, Peer Education & Health Academies which provide sexual and reproductive health services including HIV testing & ARV treatment.

A human rights organisation working for women and children in Nepal.Main activities are rehabilitation of women and children rescued from having been trafficked into India, support and refuge for women who have been physically and/or sexually abused, support for women and children who have contracted HIV.Educational, vocational & health projects. Refuge, half way home & HIV clinic.

Activities in the UK: Provision of HIV/AIDS information; carrying HIV/AIDS information campaigns; support to people affected by HIV/AIDS; capacity building, fundraising activities; establishing partnerships.Activities in Southern Africa: Enabling the provision of educational, social and welfare support to children orphaned by HIV; Enabling the supply of HIV medication; family structure support.

THE TRUST PROVIDES RELIEF FOR THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, ILL HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE IN AFRICA - AND POTENTIALLY ELSEWHERE - RESULTING PRIMARILY FROM LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. THE TRUST ALSO SUPPORTS THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WHO ARE MARGINALISED BY REASON OF THEIR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING THOSE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS.

Tumaini supports HIV/AIDS widows and orphans of the Dioceses of Keera/Lweru North-West Tanzania towards independent living by improving their standard of living and promoting their health and education. It sponsors vulnerable families who receive funding and advice to strive to lead a sustainable life style. Sponsored orphans are given the means to attend educational or vocational training.

We provide grants to organisations in Thailand by providing support, advice, financial grants, education and social assistance to young people and their families affected or suffering with HIV/AIDS. Our child scholarship programme helps nearly 150 affected Thai children and their families each year. We also support a Thai based health / safeguarding conference run bi-anually.

Hawa Trust is committed to eradicating FGM in the UK, especially among African, Asian and Arab communities. Girls and young women from African communities are normally taken to Africa to undergo FGM. This is a dangerous practice which has devastating physical, psychological and emotional effects on the victims. We also address issues relating to HIV and AIDS, and domestic violence.

We raise money & awareness for children living with HIV in India. We partner with Indian NGOs and homes which work solely for the care, education & rights of children that are either infected or affected by the HIV virus.Together we define areas that Positive Lamb Foundation UK can support their work, relieve financial constraints and create brighter futures for children living with HIV.

PROVIDING FOOD PROGRAMMES FOR FAMILIES IN AFRICAPROVIDING WATER THROUGH DIGGING BORE HOLES AND MENDING BORE HOLESPROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT HIV/AIDS THROUGH COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAMMESPROVIDING MOSQUITO NETSPROVIDING LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMMES.PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SPORT PROGRAMMES.

To relieve the need among people subject to or affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and connected or similar conditions by providing or assisting in the provision of medical treatment and facilities in countries where such treatments are not available.

Established mainly by African immigrants affected by HIV/AIDS we are a Diaspora organisation working in London & Africa to empower & promote the independence of especially the youngpeople, orphans & vulnerable children, people with disabilities & people living with & affected by HIV in order to keep their dreams alive. We offer training, information, guidance, practical support & advocacy services

The relief of patients suffering from HIV/AIDS. The provision of social welfare, plus recreational facilities of such patients. We partner with the Rehoboth Trust which operates a residential children's village in Kwa Zulu Natal. We also have a number of partner projects supporting rural creches, Education & Training & provision of food parcels, & poverty relief programmes in KZN.

Support for village school in Masaka, Uganda, which primarily educates pupils orphaned by HIV/Aids.

Provision of entertainment and recreational activities for terminally ill and bereaved children in the UKProvision of colour and music therapy to children in the UK who have incurred brain injuriesProvision of birthday gifts to orphaned and underprivileged children in India and South AfricaProvision of a home for widowed and abandoned mothers with HIV in India

Health awareness workshops and support group on HIV and STIs for affected individuals and their carersFinancial Hardship support via fundin Trusts.Support groups work with young carersHIV Prevention /STIs, conferences etc.Holiday and Breaks for client groupActivities for youth carers and families affectedParenting workshopsIT and job trainingReferrals to mainstream TB awarenes

The charity supports other charities carrying out charitable work in London (HIV positive families), Wales (with the elderly), Manchester (offenders, schools) and Norwich (teaching English).

Topsy Foundation UK's main aim is to assist the work of the Topsy Foundation, South Africa, a registered charity in that country. Topsy SA partners with rural communities in South Africa, in which many people have been affected by HIV and AIDS. There is a specific emphasis on children and their families through medical care, food security and the training of pre-school teachers and staff .

Innovative vision organisation is a health & social care charity. Activities incl. open door information & advise to the public on health issues, advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS.The charity runs support groups , Keep Fit exercises for 50+IVO facilitates children & young people dance & drama groups, community out outreach activities, IT skills courses.Volunteering opportunities

1. relief of poverty by promotion of small-scale environmental, agricultural and social welfare projects in communities where income is below $2/day. Projects include: support for HIV-affected families, composting, tree-planting, income-generation schemes for rural communities. 2. education concerning causes of global poverty & strategies for poverty eradication

ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN REMOTE AREAS ARE DIAGNOSED AND WHERE APPROPRIATE TREATED FOR DISEASES SUCH AS TB, HIV AND HEP.B. CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES ACCESS PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ARE PROVIDED WITH MOBILITY EQUIPMENT. CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES HAVE ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND SOCIAL INTERACTION, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND CHILD TO CHILD THERAPY. PATIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH NUTRITION PACKS.

The prevention of relief of poverty of orphaned and/or otherwise vulnerable children in Zambia (especially those affected by HIV/ AIDS) by providing or assisting in the provision of education and training.

HiVitality runs residential retreats for people from across the UK who have been diagnosed HIV positive. We offer peer support, facilitated discussion groups and complementary therapies, amongst other social activities .

To provide information,support and advice to all men,women and children affected by HIV and AIDS who live primarily within the London Borough of Hillingdon. Hart aims to produce a range of services either directly from our staff and volunteers or by referral to other agencies.