Nutrition and peer support for HIV+ patients

The Nutrition and Peer Support for HIV+ Patients program at Hope Center Clinic has a positive impact on both clinic patients and their families. 

Currently, global inflation is affecting countries across the world in many different ways. According to Trading Economics, the price of food in Mali has increased by 10.5%. Factors of this inflation include, but are not limited to, the international rise in prices of imported items, poor governmental fiscal management, and local currency depreciations (World Economic Forum). These factors combined create an inimical economic environment that greatly affects already struggling families. 

 The current economic climate is leading to increased food in Mali and many families cannot afford this increase. Therefore, the implementation of the Nutrition and Peer Support program is crucial for the wellbeing of these families because it alleviates the economic stress of providing a sufficient meal for an entire household. 

Not only is this ongoing program beneficial for the economic sustainability of HIV+ patients, but it also provides education,  as well as emotional support.

For just $10, you can provide one weekly meal for an HIV+ patient. For $30, you can provide a weekly meal for a mother and 3 children. For $100, 25 HIV+ patients would be able to receive a weekly meal. These donations would greatly benefit the expansion of the Nutrition and Peer Support program to help alleviate the economic and mental stress of individuals experiencing HIV.