HIV/AIDS continues to have devastating effects in Kenya, with the burden being disproportionately felt in rural regions and also by the poor. Many studies have shown that the use of a Voluntary Counselling and Testing program can significantly reduce HIV prevalence.

The program involves pre-test and post-test counselling, with government-accredited counsellors. Once a person has received pre-test counselling, the actual HIV test is performed at a separate date.

Although we do not yet offer an ARV program, knowledge of HIV status can effect behaviour change. A negative result is a strong motivating factor to remain negative and to adopt safe-sex practices, if not already in place. In the case of a positive result we provide targeted education and link patients to services, such as an ARV program, where they exist.

Knowledge of a positive HIV result can also help people plan for the future, adopt a healthier lifestyle, protect partners and provides the opportunity to prevent vertical transmission.

It costs only $50 to test 10 people for HIV. Click here to donate and empower someone with the knowledge of their HIV status.