You Are Making A Difference
Tengetile just became a registered nurse and will graduate with distinction in August! This is all thanks to the generosity of a St. Vincent alumni. She is hoping to continue her education to become a midwife and get her degree.
Seventeen years ago the program was started to relieve the suffering of people during the HIV/AIDS crisis. The outreach has grown to help people suffering with multiple diseases and also to provide palliative care and symptom management at the end of life. Because even when we think there is nothing left to be done, something can be.There has been great progress, but suffering continues. AIDS, TB, cancer and other endemic diseases are all complicated by poor nutrition, lack of clean water and difficulty in accessing medical intervention.
Sihle recently passed away. Thanks to your generosity, she had dignity and care in her final days.
This year, our goal is to develop a fund that will sustain this critical work. We are acutely aware that time and age will eventually limit our capacity to provide what is needed to reduce suffering.
Vuyisile – a young mom whose life ended too soon due to cancer and lack of oncology services. Thanks to the palliative care team, her physical symptoms were managed until the end.
The existing infrastructure and team commitment is strong. But without your continued generosity, wounds can’t be dressed, food can’t be purchased, water can’t be supplied, medications can’t be provided, and comfort measures can’t be offered.
Gogo Lozika receives regular visits from our home based care team.
Their work depends on generous people like you.
You Are Changing Lives
These are some of the children whose lives are changed by school fees, food, clothing, occasional lollipops, and lots of hugs.
Sicelo with his two sons. His smile masks so much pain caused by complications from HIV. Because of your gifts, he is receiving specialized care and symptom management.
Al giving care to one of the gogos in her homestead.
The home based care team, along with family members, gather at our annual memorial service to honor the loved ones who have passed away.
Your generous donation will help the Home-Based Care team reach some of the most vulnerable with care and dignity. For example, a gift of:
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. We couldn’t do what we do, without you.