Summer Camp for Orphans and Children Living with HIV AIDS (CLHA)
More than 2000 Children Living with HIV AIDS and Orphans are in poor physical and mental condition. These children need psycho social support as they suffer from stigma and discrimination. Financial constraints have deprived them of their rights to development along with poor health conditions. They also suffer due to lack of health care, education and social support.
With this in mind, Kripa Imphal organised a Summer Camp for around 35-40 children; orphans and Children Living with HIV AIDS from 03rd to 6th May 2011 at DSSS to provide a cheerful atmosphere and also to explore their hidden talents.
The valedictory function was conducted in the presence of His Grace, Archbishop Joseph Mittathani, Hon. Minister of Health, Mr. Jayenta Singh, Mr. Abraham, JD,TI, MSACS, Ms. Rojnara, NACO, Fr. Joe Pereira, Managing Trustee, Kripa Foundation and Chief Functionaries from various NGOs.
The camp was conducted successfully with fun, recreation specially designed for the children. Various sessions like Art of Living, Self Therapy was conducted by experts and the children were also provided with high nutrition food.
Submitted by
kshetrimayumi Jibanmala Devi
Kripa Imphal
Project Director