Kenya Network of Women with AIDS (KENWA) is a grassroots community based organization, which was founded in 1993 by women living with HIV/AIDS who were rejected by their families due to their HIV status.
At the time it served as a meeting group for experience sharing and consolation. KENWA gained NGO status in 1998 with a membership of 32 HIV positive women. Currently the organization has a membership of over 10,000 women living with HIV/AIDS and over 5,000 orphaned and vulnerable children.
Testimonial
Earlier this month, I was in Kenya and I had a chance of visiting the Orphanage in Makuyu with my family (Friday 6th August). I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was enlightened as to how the funds raised by St. Gregory’s students are used to help with the running of the orphanage. My family & I were thoroughly impressed with the good work that goes on and I hope it continues for many years to come.
When I made intial contact with Head Office at KENWA before visiting the orphanage, I had promised that I would visit after the initial visit to the orphanage, but unfortunately due to family commitments while in Kenya, I was unable to make the visit and also unable to make further contact while in Kenya. As I write to you, I am back in the UK and preparing to go back to school within the coming week.
It was unfortunate I was unable to meet Asunta and the rest of the staff at Head Office but I’m hoping that during a future visit I will get another opportunity to visit Head Office as well as the orphanage again.