Food For Thought-Project Africa

12/02/2013

December 1st is World AIDS Day. According to the World Health Organization (WHO):
"Key facts

HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 36 million lives so far.
There were approximately 35.3 [32.2–38.8] million people living with HIV in 2012.
Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected region, with nearly 1 in every 20 adults living with HIV. Sixty nine per cent of all people living with HIV are living in this region.
HIV infection is usually diagnosed through blood tests detecting the presence or absence of HIV antibodies.
There is no cure for HIV infection. However, effective treatment with antiretroviral drugs can control the virus so that people with HIV can enjoy healthy and productive lives.
In 2012, more than 9.7 million people living with HIV were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in low- and middle-income countries."

Project Africa supports and fundraises for Hope Initiatives Southern Africa (H.I.S.A.) in Windhoek, Namibia. https://www.facebook.com/hisanamibia
H.I.S.A. serves over 700 OVCs (Orphans and Vulnerable Children) affected/infected with HIV/AIDS.

So today, December 1st, serves as a reminder of our brothers and sisters living with this disease and that we continue on the path of treatment, prevention, and eliminating the stigma. For some people (over 35.6 million) EVERY DAY IS WORLD AIDS DAY.

Hope, Change, Self-Reliance www.hisanamibia.org

07/13/2013

A few words from Patricia and John about Hope Initiatives Southern Africa (H.I.S.A.).
http://vimeo.com/26978095

The sight of kids fighting over food inspires a woman to start a ministry for vulnerable children. Full story at: http://www.africastories.org/following-god-to-namibia/following-god-to-namibia/

07/13/2013

There are still a few spaces left for next Saturday, July 20th's Ghost Stories. How better to spend your Saturday evening?

Ghost Stories
Saturday July 20
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Food For Thought Antiques
2701 Gravenstein Highway S. Sebastopol
$20 suggested donation to benefit Food For Thought’s Project Africa
Space is limited. Reserve your place now:
www.fftfoodbank.org
707.887.1647

Featuring renowned psychic and medium Steve Osborn offering stories and remarks.
- what are ghosts?
- where to find them?
- how to detect different kinds…
Guests are invited to bring questions and a photo they’d like Steve to look at. He will get to as many as possible.

07/13/2013

Hope Initiatives Southern Africa, who Project Africa supports is in the news.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201307100913.html

allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience

07/11/2013

Project Africa Fundraiser and REALLY FUN EVENT.
Ghost Stories
Saturday July 20
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Food For Thought Antiques
2701 Gravenstein Highway S. Sebastopol
$20 suggested donation to benefit Food For Thought’s Project Africa
Space is limited. Reserve your place now:
www.fftfoodbank.org
707.887.1647

Featuring renowned psychic and medium Steve Osborn offering stories and remarks.
- what are ghosts?
- where to find them?
- how to detect different kinds…
Guests are invited to bring questions and a photo they’d like Steve to look at. He will get to as many as possible.

05/13/2013

See the latest on Project Africa in Food For Thought's May edition of the DISH (page 9). The article can be found at:
http://fftfoodbank.org/sites/fftfoodbank.org/files/the-dish/dishspring2013web.pdf

06/21/2012

06/19/2012

Patricia Sola and John Mafukidze, HISA’s founders and co-directors of Hope Initiatives Southern Africa (HISA). HISA is a community-based project in Namibia that directly serves those devastated by HIV/AIDS. In 2006, Project Africa initiated a partnership with HISA with the intention of developing a long-term, productive collaboration. Our goal is to improve the nutrition and overall health of those served by our partner agency and to enhance their capacity to provide services to their communities in ways that are empowering and self-sustaining.

06/12/2012