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The benefit of good nutrition John, 37, is one of many people living with HIV and AIDS who are supported by Nakonde ADP. He tells how World Vision has helped improve his quality of life.
“I began feeling unwell in February 2003 and found out I am HIV-positive,” John says. “I visited several hospitals, but there was little improvement in my health. After many months of illness I became so weak that I was no longer able to work on the farm. “Life became really difficult for my family because of this. We didn’t have enough food and could no longer afford healthcare. Education for my five children was a priority, but soon this was also beyond our means. My children complained of hunger and there was little I could do but tell them that someday everything would be ok. “I was invited to be part of a World Vision group for people with HIV and AIDS. There I learned poor nutrition was the cause of my weakening health. To improve the amount and nutritional value of my family’s food, stronger members of the group helped me to dig a vegetable garden and World Vision provided me with seeds. “Where I live most people believe the most nutritious foods are also the most expensive. World Vision has taught us good nutrition doesn’t cost as much as people think. I now know which locally available foods are rich in nutrients. “The sufficient nutritious foods have restored my strength and prevented my children from being malnourished. We eat better, more often and we have extra vegetables to sell, which means we can sometimes afford more expensive items like meat and eggs. “Six months ago I couldn’t get out of bed, but now I spend three or four hours a day in the garden. I am grateful to World Vision for giving me the strength to help my family.” |
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