Last week we have able to make some renovations to the kitchen that we use to cook food for our children at the K2 center. Here are some pictures of the new looking.
Good news, bad news
Actually, God can turn our bad news into good news. Let us pray that He does so.
Three of our care workers have found paid work, and left the Project: good news for them, and an opportunity to recruit new volunteers for us.
A few weeks ago, our main office was broken into and three computers were stolen: it has caused us some difficulty to say the least! but we pray that those who broke in and stole will meet the One who can satisfy their spirits as well as their bodies.
And we have news that an Anglican Church in the UK, St Luke’s in the town of Leek, has decided to become a new supporter of Masoyi HBC! We give thanks, and welcome you.
Holy Trinity Chesterton, UK – annual coffee morning and sale for Masoyi
Last Saturday, the church had its annual sale to raise funds for Masoyi HBC – over £700 (R12,500) so far.
Merry Christmas!
Invitation to an AGM (Annual General Meeting)
Masoyi Home Based Care Project is pleased to invite you to attend the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The AGM is an important constitutional gathering of the Masoyi Home Based Care Project to hear about the progress of the project, recent and on-going developments and the many achievements of the various activities during the past year. The meeting also provides a forum for volunteers, stakeholders, and the community to put forward their ideas for the future of the project.
The meeting is scheduled as follows:
Date: 11 December 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Masoyi Home Based Care (K2 Center)
Your presence will be much appreciated. For more information, email us at; masoyi.hbc@gmail.com , or call (+27) 13 798 3596 0r (+27) 82 887 9002/3.
2014 Peer Educator’s Graduation
We had such a wonderful Graduation Ceremony with the Peer Educators on the 29th of November 2014. It has been indeed a long year which was full of challenges on the Peer Education program, but we are so grateful for any support we have received that enabled us to have such a wonderful Ceremony.
Such events are so very important in terms of encouraging the Peer Educators for the job well-done for this year, it has not been easy, but they persevered through this whole year. And it is a good thing that we appreciate them for being the ones who bring that positive change to other young people out there, young people of the Masoyi community in particular.
World AIDS Day
2014 World AIDS Day
December 1st is World AIDS Day and if you only do one thing on this day, put on a red ribbon. Pin it to your jacket, your backpack or even your dog’s collar. The red ribbon is the international symbol of HIV and AIDS awareness.
World AIDS Day is an opportunity for you to learn the facts about HIV and put your knowledge into action. If you understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, and the reality of living with HIV today, you can use this knowledge to take care of your own health and the health of others, and ensure you treat everyone living with HIV fairly, and with respect and understanding without discriminating those who are living with the HIV virus.
We are so happy about the efforts our government is putting in terms of fighting this disease, of which one of those ways is of course that of providing ARV’s. Anti-retroviral therapy (ARVs) means that people living with HIV can expect to live long and healthy lives provided they receive adequate medication, nutrition and support and adhere to their treatment.
We believe that as we celebrate this day today; World Aids Day, it will of course give the opportunity to increase awareness and an easy access of treatment along with various preventive measures.
On the 1st of December 2014, Masoyi Home Based Care Project joined the millions of people all around the world on observing and celebrating this day. We are of course not celebrating because people are sick out there, but celebrating that our Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, and Brothers living positive (Living with the HIV virus) are able to live longer with such a disease. And able to put courage and persevere through all the challenges they are facing as they are living with such a pandemic disease.
7 WAYS TO HELP DEAL WITH POVERTY
7 WAYS TO HELP DEAL WITH POVERTY
- Break the guilt cycle.
Too often we hear about the state of poverty in the world and do nothing about it. We see the poor begging in the street, and many of us pretend they’re not there and just keep walking. Accept the fact that you can make a difference and that even a seemingly small selfless act is better than quiet guilt. - Spare some change.
If every person that was well off gave a buck or two a week, less than most of us find between sofa cushions, it would go a long way in helping feed and clothe the poor and eradicating poverty worldwide. Money donations are always appreciated, and seemingly modest amounts can make big differences. - Sponsor an orphan.
There are 145 million orphans in the world (UNICEF 2007). These children usually lack sufficient care, shelter, food, clothing, clean water, etc. Often, these needs can be met for $1 from a generous sponsor. - Volunteer.
Not all of us can afford to donate money (though, remember, every penny helps). If this is the case, then consider donating time. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty; take out an hour or two of your time to volunteer at a homeless shelter, food pantry, or soup kitchen in your town, on this case; you might consider coming to the Masoyi Home Based Care Project. - Clean out your pantry.
Got canned goods and other non-perishables stacked in your kitchen cupboards? Throw them in a box and donate them. They are practically forgotten in the second shelf of a cupboard or pantry, but if donated to a food bank, they can stop several people from going to bed with achingly empty stomachs tonight. - Clean out your closet.
We have all got at least a few items of clothes we’re not wearing. If you’ve got too much stuff hidden away in drawers, or are looking for a way to maximize closet space, clear out the excess and donate it for others to enjoy. - Spread the word.
Any time or funds you sacrifice to help the poor is a generous donation. You have to encourage your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. Mention to them how they, too, can stop poverty. Be an ambassador for good.
Support Group for those living positive (HIV Positive)
Support Group for those living positive (HIV Positive)
We have managed to conduct an adherence support group for the Home Based Care towards the end of last month (October) to 42 clients. The adherence support group was conducted at K2 in Mahushu area. The topic was about HIV and treatment literacy.
This support group was held in order to help encourage the clients to accept themselves and their status, as well as increase their treatment literacy. We worked to decrease the stigma around HIV and increase the knowledge around consistent treatment and prevention of opportunistic infection.
The support group also allowed clients to interact with one another and share their experiences to motivate and support one another. We have found that the clients find encouragement from sharing what they have been through and how they overcome obstacles they face on the life of living positive (HIV Positive).
Support Groups for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Support Groups for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
On October 25, we started an OVC support group program at K2. Children attended the program. Our target group was for children who were recently unable to cope with the loss of their family members and child-headed households. The same group will attend for 3 sessions, meeting once per month. Each session will cover different topics. The topics covered in the first session included; “Who I am”, “My Hero”, and “River of Life”. We worked with the children to help develop their identity, life goals, role model and provide an opportunity for children to share about their life journeys, struggles and ways of coping. The river of life is used as a metaphor for life journey and how life continues even when the river changes, such as when parents pass away. The children were also encouraged to continue to focus on their educations, as we always believe that education is so important and it is the only way they can use to fight against the so many issues they are facing like that of poverty and any others.
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