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CHAHA Project
This project exclusively focuses for children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS are being supported by PWDS/Alliance under the financial support of GFATM round 6. The term CHAHA represents "Children Affected by HIV/AIDS - Health and Happiness for All"- a wish from child. The 1st phase of the project from 1st September 2007-31st December 2007 was implemented in Sendhamangalam, Mohanur and Erumaipatti blocks of Namakkal District during which 70 CAAs & 14 CIAs were benefitted in Namakkal District. Currently this project is implemented in Sankari, Magudanchavadi,Edappadi and Konganapuram Blocks of Salem district from 2008 onwards. .
This project has the following core service areas.
Providing care and support services for children living with HIV/AIDS & those affected by HIV, including orphans & vulnerable children (OVC).
Creating a supportive environment
- Stigma reduction in different settings.
- Strengthening of civil society & institutional capacity building.
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Developing information systems & conducting operational research
Till December 2009, 592 CAAs and 44 CIAs have been reached and they were supported with various direct services on health, education and psycho-social and vocational trends under this project..
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