December 1st is World AIDS Day, where people around the globe come together to raise awareness for the achievements that have been made, the work that is currently being done, and highlight the importance of continuing the fight against AIDS.
At TTL, we deal with the effects of HIV/AIDS on a daily basis as we work to mitigate the impact on Lesotho's vulnerable children under-5.
In a country of 2.1 million people --
- Almost 1 in 4 are living with HIV - that's nearly 25%, making it the 2nd highest HIV prevalence in the world
- AIDS is the #1 cause of death
- 1 in 3 children are orphans
- 37,172 children under-14 are HIV-positive
- Life expectancy at birth is 48.7 years
The 2014 theme for World AIDS Day is “
Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation". No one can do it alone, and we at TTL rely on our community partners to make a difference in the lives of the children of Lesotho. This World AIDS Day, please show your support for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and wear a red ribbon, make a donation, volunteer, or spread the word!
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| TTL staff show their support for World AIDS Day by wearing red! |
A message from the voices of Lesotho -
"It looks like a losing battle but we have hope, and it's stronger than fear".
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| #worldaidsday2014 |
Their brilliant CSR team organised a charity football tournament (soccer) in December 2014 and all proceeds have been donated to TTL. Today we are hosting a Cheque Presentation Ceremony on TTL campus, to extend our huge, heartfelt thanks for their selfless and innovative generosity.
Thank you Alliance!!
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*Thuso was so severely malnourished he could hardly keep milk down. His brother, *Thabang, was not only severely malnourished but also suffering from pneumonia. They had entered the world under very peculiar circumstances- which had not only affected their development but had also made a severe impact on their mother's mental health. The kiddos forced their way into the world prematurely and caught their young mother by surprise. She gave birth to Thabang at home, panicked, and decided to walk 14 miles to Mokhotlong Hospital to give birth to Thuso. Unfortunately this ordeal was too much for her to deal with, and she has been hospitalised every since for psychosis and post-natal depression.
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