CBM-Partner CCBRT In Tanzania Runs A Holistic HIV/AIDS-Related Programme
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A social worker at CCBRT taking care of children, who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS.
(Photo: CCBRT)
In 1996, CBM’s partner CCBRT (Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania), developed the first Holistic HIV/AIDS-Related Programme (HARP) in Africa with a large prevention and several care components.
The overall aim is to improve the quality of life of people in Tanzania through dealing with the various aspects of HIV/AIDS.
In collaboration with the Dar es Salaam City Council (Regional Medical Office and District Health Authorities), CCBRT provides Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) services, pre- and post-test counselling and care to HIV/AIDS patients and their families in their homes.
It also provides HIV education, medical counselling and treatment (including ART), Legal aid and Orphan care.
The overall aim is to improve the quality of life of people in Tanzania through dealing with the various aspects of HIV/AIDS.
In collaboration with the Dar es Salaam City Council (Regional Medical Office and District Health Authorities), CCBRT provides Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) services, pre- and post-test counselling and care to HIV/AIDS patients and their families in their homes.
It also provides HIV education, medical counselling and treatment (including ART), Legal aid and Orphan care.
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Long before a person dies, it is important to safeguard the material and financial interests of their partner and/or children through legal aid.
(Photo: CCBRT)
Loss of a parent to AIDS jeopardises the well-being of children with disability
A study in the CBM-supported CCBRT project in Tanzania showed that the loss of a parent, especially to HIV/AIDS, seriously jeopardises the well-being of children. Given the crucial role of parents in any rehabilitation process, the loss also undermines the success of rehabilitation activities for children with disabilities.
In 2006, as a part of the HARP-programme CCBRT provides what is needed for the education of 54 children with disabilities, who have lost one or two parents to HIV/AIDS. The orphaned children with a physical impairment are integrated in regular primary government schools and those with a hearing impairment in annex classes. Since, for children, ‘real’ rehabilitation includes going to school just like other children.
Further information at: CCBRT
Go back: New Africa Campaign To Include Persons With Disabilities In Fight Against AIDS
In 2006, as a part of the HARP-programme CCBRT provides what is needed for the education of 54 children with disabilities, who have lost one or two parents to HIV/AIDS. The orphaned children with a physical impairment are integrated in regular primary government schools and those with a hearing impairment in annex classes. Since, for children, ‘real’ rehabilitation includes going to school just like other children.
Further information at: CCBRT
Go back: New Africa Campaign To Include Persons With Disabilities In Fight Against AIDS
