A young girl supported in her education with her mentoring ASAD volunteer.
HIV/AIDS
In Burkina Faso, Action Sida des Assemblies de Dieu/AIDS Action Association of the Assemblies of God Church (ASAD) began in 1998 as a response to AIDS in the community. ASAD focused on sensitization within the churches, training over 4000 pastors in related topics (prevention, psychosocial and community care) and in developing an AIDS strategy for the denomination. It now is focusing on helping children orphaned due to the AIDS pandemic. The program offers orphan support through church volunteers and professional staff. Improvements in nutrition, health, safety, psychosocial well-being, educational standing and acceptance with the community are expected for the orphans. Global Family funds cover some of the school costs (fees, uniforms, supplies) as well as provide food and cover medical costs of the orphans. In addition, the salary of the coordinator of the ASAD program is covered.
