Monica M. is HCOC’s amazing Village Caregiver for the Jonga Village. Here we find three OVC siblings under the supervision of Monica, two males and one female all under the age of 9, all born with HIV. The Siblings lost their mother at a very young and tender age to HIV and left in the care of their father, who is also chronically ill with HIV. Although he does his best to try and care for his children by gold panning for family survival, it’s very difficult. HCOC’s Social Service and Medical professionals have intervened with support. The Children receive regular health checkups that include viral loads and HIV medications. The family is given monthly food supplies, spiritual support, and education. They are in desperate need of repairs and renovations to their house and need a freestanding outhouse constructed. We were able to deliver extra clothing to them, but more clothing is still needed.
JONGA VILLAGE