CREATING A HOME
Kimbilio Hospice (Refuge in Swahili) is a 26 bed, inpatient hospice that houses adults and children living with terminal illness. Our services include: management of pain and other symptoms and provision of psychological, social and spiritual support. Within this facility, there are also counselling services available to support families during the patient’s illness and bereavement and a training institute for health care workers, caregivers, and community members to be empowered with knowledge and skills in palliative care services.
COMMUNITY-BASED CARE
Tumaini na Afya (Hope and Health) was born in response to the needs of the community surrounding HIV in October of 2004. The nature and vision of Tumaini na Afya focuses on the prevention of HIV/AIDS, mobilizing those who are already infected with the virus for treatment services, as well as continued follow-up and care within the community. Some of the ongoing programs within Tumaini na Afya include: HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns; HIV 101 trainings targeting school aged students; home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS, other chronic illnesses and orphans and vulnerable children.
