HIV and AIDS

Nazifa, 61, Tanzania

Nazifa 61, lost her husband ten years ago and looks after three grandchildren, as her daughter died due to HIV and AIDS.

Posted: 21 June 2013

Chanfong, 73, Thailand

Chanfong, 73, was trained by HelpAge International to educate others about people living with HIV.

Posted: 01 November 2010

Veronica, 62, Kenya

Veronica runs a cafe with a loan she got from HelpAge International

Posted: 28 July 2010

Gogo Thokozile Mchunu, 67, South Africa

Gogo Mchunu has been a traditional health practitioner for over 30 years. With training from HelpAge's partner in South Africa, she has learnt skills to protect her and her clients from HIV.

Posted: 08 July 2010

Nguyen Van Quang, 70, and Vu Thi Thu, 68, Vietnam

Van Quang, 70 and his wife, Thi Tu, 68, care for their son who is HIV positive. Through a HelpAge partner, they received training in how to care for their son as well as emotional support.

Posted: 07 June 2010

John, 73, Uganda

John, 73, has around 30 orphans who depend on him. He only has his pension to support them.

Posted: 07 June 2010

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