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Oyugis integrated project is a non-profit organization that supports the less fortunate persons infected or affected with HIV. We are located within Oyugis town opposite St. Peter Catholic Church. For over twenty years we have been supporting the vulnerable with education, food, clothing, housing and empowerment programs for women and youth. We appreciate you for being part of our community. With the support of our friends and neighbors like you, we have been able to accomplish a lot over the past years. Currently we have sponsoring over 50 orphans, providing food to the handicaped, offering free medical support to over 2000 HIV positive clients who visit our dispensary every year and offering vocational training to teenage girls who are victims and early pregnancy and school drop out. Your kind donation of books, clothes, sanitary pads, textile and food will save lives and bring hope to the most venerable persons in our community. To make your contribution more visible we are pleased to recognize your company in our meetings as well as our newsletters highlighting your generosity. Your feedback is very much appreciated.

seminar for its Home-Based Care (HBC) volunteers

 On October 31, 2024, Shirikisho Dispensary held a comprehensive seminar for its Home-Based Care (HBC) volunteers, led by Br. Michael, to introduce and guide them through the newly launched HBC Guidebook. This seminar aimed to equip our volunteers with practical insights and hands-on guidance, reinforcing the dispensary’s commitment to quality and consistency in caring for people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions. Facilitators provided an in-depth overview of the guidebook, focusing on its structured approaches to patient care, ethical guidelines, and care standards. Key sections of the guidebook were discussed, including patient assessment protocols, palliative care methods, psychological support techniques, and infection control practices. Volunteers were encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussions on real-life applications of the guidebook’s principles, making the session highly interactive and insightful. The seminar enhanced volunteers’ skills in: Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Volunteers were taught techniques for effectively assessing patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs, stressing the importance of consistent documentation and follow-up care. Infection Control and Hygiene: Volunteers were guided on best practices for infection control, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and hygiene measures to protect both caregivers and patients. Emotional and Psychological Support: The guidebook includes strategies for offering psychological support to patients and their families. Volunteers practiced communication techniques for providing compassionate care and learned ways to help patients cope with emotional distress. Nutritional and Medical Assistance: Emphasis was placed on helping patients with dietary guidance and adhering to medical schedules, which are essential for managing long-term health. The seminar was highly effective in helping volunteers understand and apply the guidebook’s content. Volunteers expressed appreciation for the clarity and practicality of the information, with many feeling more confident in their roles as caregivers The HBC seminar was a crucial step in empowering our volunteers to deliver consistent, quality care using the HBC Guidebook as a core resource. We anticipate that the guidebook, along with the knowledge gained in this seminar, will significantly enhance our future efforts in home-based care.

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Training of Home-Based Care Volunteers on Opportunistic Infections in HIV

  On January 16, 2025, the Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP) hosted a successful training session for home-based care volunteers at the OIP So...