Few day’s back, we had got an opportunity to interact and spend time with children who have HIV. Worldwide, 2.1 million children are living with HIV. Most of them infected by their mother during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding.
Aashray Care Home, a NGO for children with HIV, located at Mahendra Sez Jaipur. It was established in 2005 and at present 60 children are residing on its premises. Most of the children’s parental background is not known. The eldest one is 25 years old and had completed ITI, and at present, he is working. Another one is doing a nursing course from a reputed institute. All of the children’s are studying in nearby school. There is a separate arrangement for girl child at Nirman Nagar Jaipur.
Other facilities include a full-time nursing staff to take care of children and their medicine, a separate sick room, water purifier for drinking water, geyser for hot water, spacious kitchen and separate toilets and bathrooms.
It was an excellent experience for all of us, and we are pleased to saw such a great effort made by Aashray Care staffs.