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Our Children
Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
We support 54 children living with HIV who contracted the virus from their birth parents during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. We also support 80 children who have lost their parents to AIDS.
Due to their disadvantaged backgrounds, our children often lack access to essential medication, healthcare, proper nutrition, and education.

HIV Status Disclosure
Coming to terms with a lifelong condition like HIV can be especially difficult for children. That is why caregivers and volunteers often choose to withhold a child’s HIV status until they come of age.
In Indonesia, HIV status is frequently kept confidential due to fears of stigma and discrimination from peers, neighbors, schools, and even healthcare providers. This not only conceals our children's struggles but also leaves them feeling invisible and isolated.

Hear Their Stories
Below are the stories of our children, each facing their own challenges in living with HIV. Recognizing their strength and resilience is crucial in empowering their journey.
R (7 years old)
R is a resilient 7-year-old boy. Diagnosed with HIV at the age of 4, R’s health rapidly declined by the time he turned 5. He was hospitalized with multiple life-threatening conditions, including heart complications, meningitis, and tuberculosis. R was declared deceased after his health collapsed, but unexpectedly, he regained consciousness. Today, although he has to use a feeding tube and wheelchair, R’s health has improved. He can now speak, eat solid food, and take small steps.
E (2 years old)
E is 2 years old. His mother, diagnosed with HIV before his birth, lacked the resources to access adequate care during pregnancy. As a result, E was born with HIV. By the age of 7 months, he was battling tuberculosis and malnutrition. Today, E’s condition is stable.
S (16 years old)
S is 16 years old and has been an orphan since she was 1. Raised by her grandparents, S was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 5. Over the years, she has faced numerous health challenges, including tuberculosis of the intestines and lungs, as well as severe ear infections. Despite these hardships, she completed junior high school. However, the burden of illness and financial difficulties has prevented her from continuing her education. Now, S is attending vocational training in sewing.
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