Lidia Lemus, who lives with HIV, receives support from the New Dawn Association of El Salvador. El Salvador
About El SalvadorHIV infection rates in El Salvador have increased significantly in recent years. Pregnant women and their babies are experiencing the fastest increase in infection rates. There is also concern about the increase in transmission among young people.
MCC Supports:New Dawn Association of El Salvador (ANAES)The New Dawn Association is a Christian organization working in the area of social development. ANAES operates pre-schools and health care centers and has seen an increase in HIV/AIDS among their clientele. ANAES works with people living with HIV/AIDS, providing on-going support and care for both children and adults. In a society where the stigma associated with the disease is still very high, the visits and encouragement that patients receive from ANAES is a valuable part of their treatment. The association also provides in-depth training to 75 community-based health promoters, who do on-going HIV/AIDS education in their communities. $9 Cdn./$8 U.S. per month provides money for doctors visits for one patient. $46 Cdn./$40 U.S. per month provides supplemental food to a person living with HIV/AIDS and her family. If contributions to a project exceed the amount needed, MCC will use the donations to support similar projects. |
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