CRADLE OF LOVE
Project Leader: Davona Church | Region: Arusha | Donor: ADRA Canada, Various Individuals | Budget: $134,470 | Beneficiaries: Orphaned and Abandoned babies in Arusha | 2003-Present
In Tanzania ten percent of the adult population is affected by the AIDS virus. Since HIV is accelerated by pregnancy, many women die from AIDS, leaving a nursing infant with no one to provide adequate nutrition or care. Without intervention, whether or not the infant is infected with HIV, it would soon die from malnutrition. In Tanzania, the Cradle of Love Baby Home is responding to the cries of orphaned and abandoned babies.
Within the region of Arusha there is one home for infants and toddlers; however, they do not accept HIV positive babies and are often overflowing. The SOS Children's Village, located nearby, specializes in school-age children. Presently, infants who are orphaned or abandoned usually stay in a hospital because there is no place to care for them.
Established to provide interim care for infants in need, the Cradle of Love Baby Home creates a safe environment where the babies will receive proper nutrition and medical care, as well as all the love and attention they deserve. Since it responds to those found HIV positive, there will be times when a baby dies; however, that infant will feel loved and secure until its last breath.
For more information on the Cradle of Love Baby Home, please use the following link to visit their website: www.cradleoflove.com
