The greatest threat to household security in the developing world is undoubtedly HIV and AIDS.  Everybody is somehow affected.  Employers have seen their staff fall sick and die, everybody has lost a friend or relation.  The family unit is rocked to its foundation by the loss of father, mother, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunties, and cousins etc.

 

We have spent over 25 years working in Africa and Asia committed to rural development in its widest description as a mechanism for social and economic improvement for the ordinary people.  Drought and famine are no longer the primary focus.  All the previous priorities have been overtaken by the all invasive effects of HIV and AIDS.

 

We have a strong track record of working with Communities in Africa and Asia, we have unchallenged expertise in communication technologies and have been developing effective participatory approaches to problem solving interventions since the 1980’s.  We have the ability to launch successful projects in locations with inherent constraints and deliver real benefits to the individuals and their communities.

 

It is from this strength that we formed a division specifically designed to work in the health care sector with emphasis on HIV and AIDS.