Mekdim HIV Positive Persons and AIDS Orphans National Association
Country
EthiopiaOrganization
Mekdim HIV Positive Persons and AIDS Orphans National Association
Established in 1997, Mekdim was Ethiopia's first association of people living with HIV/AIDS. The organization’s activities include: providing information on prevention and stigma-reduction through music, drama and sporting events; home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS; individual, couples, family and group counseling.
Project
OVC Support and Income-Generating Activities for People Living with HIV/AIDS
To empower people living with HIV/AIDS through community self-help groups, income-generating activities, and vocational training; to provide educational support to orphans and vulnerable children.
| Project Grant Amount | $30,000 |
| Total Grants Received | $206,096 |
| Years Supported | 6 |
| Theme | Sustainable Development |
| Population Served | People with HIV/AIDS, Workers, Youth |
