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Written by Laura Salazar
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Tuesday, 23 January 2007 |
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Here are some quick facts about the AIDS Crisis in Kenya 300-500 Lives are lost daily 70% of these are parents Kenya is home to 1,700,000 or more children orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS 500,000 have care from various sources. 65% have no care and are potential street children Treatments are available--12% are getting it. Although elementary education is free, high school tuition is $300 anually in a land where the annual income is $300.00. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 January 2007 )
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Written by Laura Salazar
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Tuesday, 23 January 2007 |
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In the wake of AIDS comes disease, suffering, death, and finally societies that crumble. FAF blends marvelous art with social purpose and the result is human good. . . here is a devoted crew of artists, proving, again, that small groups with big hearts can make massive contributions. Mary Fisher, UN AIDS Ambassador |
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Written by Laura Salazar
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Thursday, 11 January 2007 |
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When women with AIDS give birth in Africa, they are given a dosage of nevirapine to prevent passing the disease on to their newborns. This has given rise to a resistant AIDS virus in the mother. Now researchers have devised a way to protect both mother and child through delaying additional treatment in the mother for a short period. In another study doctors gave AZT to the women after delivery. Both methods seem to work. This is particularly useful in poor countries where women do not have contact with health authorities until they are in labor. For details see the January 11 New York Times, page A10. |
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Written by Laura Salazar
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Friday, 05 January 2007 |
FAF provides a speakers' bureau to non-profit groups, church groups and service groups. Topics are The HIV/AIDS Grisis in Africe Today Life in The Good Samaritan Home African Classic and Contemporary Textiles Talks last from 20 to 30 minutes. For more information contact Laura Salazar,
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 January 2007 )
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Written by Laura Salazar
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Thursday, 04 January 2007 |
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FAF is a membership organization with members throughout the United States and 2 other countries. FAF brings people together who are interested in the welfare of Kenyan AIDS widows and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Many of these members combine humanitarian interest with a passion for African textiles. Others are artists and craftspersons who enjoy working with textiles from Africa. Other members enjoy FAF's lectures, crafting events, public forums, and parties. We love to help others and we love to laugh. Members receive publications, and news releases before the general public. They make friends and join in making decisions about the organization that will affect lives in Kenya. The annual membership dues are $20.00 for an individual, $30.00 for a family. The membership year is August 1 through July 31. Those who join in June or July will be considered members for the following fiscal year. To join on line, look for the category, "Membership" on this website or e-mail Laura at
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 February 2007 )
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