While progress is being made to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Kenya, it continues to be an area of great concern. Our response is two-fold, including antiretroviral treatment for those infected with HIV/AIDs, and broad education focused on awareness of transmission methods and prevention through risk-avoidance behavior. Efforts to reduce HIV/AIDS infection permeates every aspect of our program:

• Through regular curriculum lessons, we use a holistic perspective to educate children on general disease-prevention and treating others with respect.
• We teach youth directly about HIV/AIDS, so they understand how it is and is not transmitted, how it affects the whole person and how they can protect themselves by avoiding risky behavior.
• We promote the dignity of every caregiver and child in our program who is HIV+ by honoring their privacy and managing their situation discreetly. Our desire is to care for those who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS and to prevent further impact by promoting education and healthy choices.