American Foundation for Children with AIDS

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American Foundation for Children with AIDS

Founded| 2004
Founder| Fr Harold C. Bradley, SJ and Robert P. Maynard
Type| Operating public charity
(IRS exemption status): 501(c)(3)
Focus| Humanitarianism
Location|

* Harrisburg, PA

Area served

| Africa
Method| Sustainable Food Solutions, prevention, Education

Key people

| Executive Director – Tanya A. Weaver, Chairman of the Board – Stephanie Watkins

Revenue (2021)

| $1,623,927[1]
Expenses (2021)| $1,549,767[1]

Employees

| 2

Volunteers

| 200+
Website| www.AFCAids.org

The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting children and their guardians in sub-Saharan Africa who are HIV positive or have contracted AIDS and lack access to proper medical care. Sub-Saharan Africa has been significantly impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with over two-thirds of new HIV infections worldwide occurring in this region as of 2008.[2]

AFCA combats HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa by providing essential antiretroviral medicine and other necessary medications, medical equipment, and supplies. They also offer sustainable food solutions for families and institutions caring for orphans, as well as emergency supplies for institutions in targeted areas. In addition, AFCA offers crucial support for HIV/AIDS prevention through personnel training. Currently, AFCA collaborates with twenty-eight partners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.[3]

## Mission[edit]

AFCA aims to provide comprehensive services to children and carers affected by HIV, focusing on efficiency, self-reliance, and sustainability. Since 2005, in collaboration with in-country partners, AFCA has served tens of thousands of families in underserved communities in Africa. Their impact areas include medical support, livelihoods, educational support, and emergency relief.[4]

AFCA takes a family-oriented approach to HIV care. They not only provide care for HIV-infected children aged 0 to 19, but also offer antiretroviral medication to pregnant women to prevent transmission of HIV to their unborn children. This preventive care is crucial in reducing new HIV infections, as emphasized by UNAIDS.[5]

AFCA supports orphanages to achieve self-sufficiency with greenhouses and community gardens. Older adolescents and young people are taught how to plant, harvest, and sell vegetables and fruits, providing income for the workers and the children's homes. The surplus produce also benefits the community.

AFCA has initiated a program to build long drop latrines for families affected by AIDS. By involving the families in the process and using eco bricks, this project ensures safe and hygienic toilet facilities, particularly benefiting the safety and health of women and girls.

To support hospitals and clinics in the countries where AFCA works, the organization maintains a warehouse in Lebanon, PA. Medical supplies and equipment are stored, packaged, and delivered directly to healthcare facilities, helping them enhance their capacity to provide quality care to patients, including the children served by AFCA.

AFCA offers a program called Vacation with a Purpose, inviting people from diverse backgrounds to visit their programs in Africa and participate in various activities. However, the activities include building houses for AIDS orphans, painting clinics, engaging with children, working alongside medical personnel, assisting with administrative tasks, gardening, and more. These experiences take place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Zimbabwe.[6]

Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up is AFCA's primary fundraising initiative. It involves outdoor events designed for individuals of all ages and abilities, including Climb Up: Kilimanjaro, Climb Up: Nigeria, Climb Up: Nepal, Climb Up: New Zealand, and Climb Up: Peru, all of which support AFCA's work.[7]

AFCA is a participant in the Platinum-level GuideStar Exchange, showcasing its dedication to transparency.[3]

## Assets[edit]

As of 2021, the American Foundation for Children with AIDS had net assets of $516,866 at the end of the year.[1]

### Funding details[edit]

Funding details as of 2021:[1] |

Revenue and support as of 2021: $1,623,927

Gifts In-Kind (72%)

Contributions (27%)

Grants (1%)

Expenses as of 2021: $1,549,767

Commodity Distribution (90%)

Fundraising (7%)

Management and General (3%)

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## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d "Financial Statements 2021" (PDF). American Foundation for Children with Aids.
2. ^ Message of the WHO Regional Director for Africa Archived 2009-10-10 at the Wayback Machine World Aids Campaign 2008: “Stop Aids. Keep the Promise” (World Health Organization, Regional Office for Africa). Retrieved July 30, 2009.
3. ^ a b "American Foundation for Children with AIDS profile". GuideStar USA, Inc. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
4. ^ "American Foundation for Children with AIDS mission statement". American Foundation for Children with AIDS. Archived from the original on November 23, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
5. ^ "Preventing New HIV Infections" (PDF). UNAIDS 2008 Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic. October 15, 2008. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
6. ^ Amy.Gress. "Vacation With a Purpose". American Foundation for Children with Aids. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
7. ^ "Climb up Programs". www.afcaids.org. Retrieved March 24, 2015.

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* Informative link