Overview
Women Fighting AIDS in Kenya (WOFAK) is an NGO founded in August 1993 by a group of women, the majority of whom are HIV positive. WOFAK targets women, who are particularly vulnerable to infection, in the following three regions: Homa Bay (South Nyanza), Kayole in the Eastlands of Nairobi, and Nairobi City Center. Broad objectives include enabling women and young girls to:
- Take appropriate steps to protect themselves and others from infection or
repeated exposure to infection (for those who have sero-converted). - Seek early treatment for opportunistic infections for themselves and their sick
children. - Make appropriate decisions about reproductive roles after HIV/AIDS infection.
- Access good nutrition and engage in other activities that help prolong and
improve the quality of their lives.
In short, the goals of the organisation are to empower women to live with AIDS in a positive manner, as well as to prevent infection, by giving women the for a and voice to articulate their needs.
Current Programs and Activities
- HIV/AIDS testing and treatment
- ARVS administration and Nutrition management
- Home based care programs for the infected and affected
- Orphans care and feeding program
Location
Based in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. The other branches are located in the
rural parts of Kenya the furthest being over 8 hours of travel by road.
Dorothy Onyango, Director
mobile: +254-0722-725967
onyango_dorothy at yahoo dot com