History

Reaching Out in Compassion: Our Community to Another

Boston AIDS Africa was started  by two Boston-based business women,  Geri Rhoades and Pia Proal, with  a vision to demonstrate the  Boston area's compassion by  responding to the enormous  need that exists in African villages  affected by the AIDS pandemic.  Last year, Boston AIDS Africa  successfully helped provide  needed care for thousands of  individuals who are living with  AIDS in Rwanda.

This year, Boston AIDS Africa's  goal is to reach 15,000 people  living with AIDS by equipping  1,500 caregivers in Africa with  one year of vital supplies so they  can provide care with  dignity.  Please consider joining  our efforts in whatever way you can. Every single Caregiver Kit we ship provides items that improve the life of an AIDS patient and make it safer for caregivers to continue to help them.

 

Through World Vision, we are coordinating an effort to provide 10,000 Caregiver Kits to a region in Africa. These kits equip caregivers with the practical materials they need to bring dignity and comfort to those living with AIDS. These kits include basic supplies like washcloths, latex gloves, antibacterial soap, and medications that improve and prolong the lives of those living with AIDS while protecting caregivers and preventing the spread of infection.

 

About the AIDS Crisis in Africa

AIDS is probably the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time. On average a child loses a parent to AIDS every 14 seconds of every day. In the face of this tragic healthcare crisis, over 60,000 dedicated volunteers and family members are caring for victims struggling to live with HIV in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Sadly many of these tireless caregivers don’t even have the most basic items needed to help prolong lives and comfort the sick or even to protect themselves from infection.
 

About Caregiver Kits and Refill Bags

Caregiver kits and refill bags contain basic products which are administered by Caregivers to AIDS sufferers in order to keep them healthy and comfortable. These kits are aimed at improving the quality of life of AIDS sufferers as much as possible while remaining inexpensive enough to be able to consistently replenish their supplies.
 

Caregiver Kits contain:

  • Antibacterial soap
  • Petroleum jelly
  • Cotton balls
  • Antifungal cream
  • Disposable latex gloves
  • Notebooks and pens
  • Washcloths
  • Flashlight with Batteries
  • Acetaminophen
  • Oral rehydration salts
  • A handwritten note of encouragement