“I met Renuka when I was here (in 2007). She is a perfect example of the sorts of people Henry hopes to help with his new Care and Support Centre for HIV/AIDS and TB patients. Renuka contracted HIV after her husband got it from a prostitute. Now a 
widow, she came to the mission with the intention of turning over her two children and committing suicide, but Henry promised her food and medicine (and care for her children) and she is doing much better now.
There's a pretty sizable stigma in India about HIV/AIDS patients - either they don't understand it or it's a conscious ostracism - but either way, they are treated very poorly. Most people will not touch them or come near them, so the people at GSM go to extra lengths to hug Renuka and hold her.“
(Excerpted from a conversation with Erin, a university student serving at GSM this summer)
Henry envisions a full care center on a plot of land on the outskirts of his city where AIDS patients similar to Renuka would receive quality care physically, socially and spiritually for their remaining days on earth. The half acre land was purchased using Global NIM donations, and just this week, a bore well was successfully drilled with incredible results. Praise the Lord!
The GSM Care & Support Centre for HIV/AIDS and TB will consist of an administration block at the center of the complex, housing a clinic, lab, counseling center, a pharmacy, kitchen and storage. Then eight cottages comprised of bedding, a bathroom and electricity will be the “wings” of the complex and will accommodate a couple if both were infected.
Each cottage will be constructed as donors provide the costs (approximately $8,500 each). The entire project is estimated at $212,000.
One of the most interesting aspects to Henry’s vision is his desire to utilize nurses and lab technicians who have tested positive for HIV to work alongside of an HIV-free doctor in the facility. This would allow people who would be otherwise unemployable in their field to remain employed while giving them an extremely unique perspective of the patient’s plight. Brilliant!
Never one to waste an opportunity, Henry plans to make use of his long and respected career in Andhra Pradesh’s large public school system to set up screening and introduce prevention through education.
Global NIM is one organization who, along with several US churches and individuals, is deeply interested in seeing this God-given vision come to life. Construction will begin this month on two cottages with more anticipated in the next few months.
If you are interested in contributing to this cause or sponsoring a child living at a GSM orphanage, go to our website at www.globalnim.org for ways to donate.
widow, she came to the mission with the intention of turning over her two children and committing suicide, but Henry promised her food and medicine (and care for her children) and she is doing much better now.There's a pretty sizable stigma in India about HIV/AIDS patients - either they don't understand it or it's a conscious ostracism - but either way, they are treated very poorly. Most people will not touch them or come near them, so the people at GSM go to extra lengths to hug Renuka and hold her.“
(Excerpted from a conversation with Erin, a university student serving at GSM this summer)
Henry envisions a full care center on a plot of land on the outskirts of his city where AIDS patients similar to Renuka would receive quality care physically, socially and spiritually for their remaining days on earth. The half acre land was purchased using Global NIM donations, and just this week, a bore well was successfully drilled with incredible results. Praise the Lord!
The GSM Care & Support Centre for HIV/AIDS and TB will consist of an administration block at the center of the complex, housing a clinic, lab, counseling center, a pharmacy, kitchen and storage. Then eight cottages comprised of bedding, a bathroom and electricity will be the “wings” of the complex and will accommodate a couple if both were infected.
Each cottage will be constructed as donors provide the costs (approximately $8,500 each). The entire project is estimated at $212,000.
One of the most interesting aspects to Henry’s vision is his desire to utilize nurses and lab technicians who have tested positive for HIV to work alongside of an HIV-free doctor in the facility. This would allow people who would be otherwise unemployable in their field to remain employed while giving them an extremely unique perspective of the patient’s plight. Brilliant!
Never one to waste an opportunity, Henry plans to make use of his long and respected career in Andhra Pradesh’s large public school system to set up screening and introduce prevention through education.Global NIM is one organization who, along with several US churches and individuals, is deeply interested in seeing this God-given vision come to life. Construction will begin this month on two cottages with more anticipated in the next few months.
If you are interested in contributing to this cause or sponsoring a child living at a GSM orphanage, go to our website at www.globalnim.org for ways to donate.
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