Arms Around The Child

Where we are

Senya Beraku School, Ghana

The school had taken many years to build having been delayed many times due to lack of funds, the weather and the COVID pandemic. Finally, the 28th of June 2023 saw the grand opening of The Christian Atsu Education Centre which marked a significant milestone in the pursuit of education for the children of Senya Beraku, Ghana. Built by Arms Around The Child, Christian Atsu and a host of donors including Lazy Susan Furniture, Sono Global, Chelsea FC/Match worn Shirts, Gaynor Fascione and Talk of Tyneside.

 

The inception of The Christian Atsu Education Centre is a testament to the late Christian Atsu’s enduring commitment to the educational advancement of underprivileged children. Despite his untimely passing, Christian’s vision was realised through the collaborative efforts of Arms Around The Child and other supportive individuals who rallied to complete the school. Christian believed in ‘Education For All’

Jaipur, India

Faith home is in the heart of Rajasthan, the pink city of Jaipur with the mission to maximise the development and eventual reintegration of the children in their care. They focus on spreading awareness and reducing the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.

Faith cares for children often orphaned affected by HIV/AIDS and ensures the provision of education, food, shelter, security, growth, and development through intervention and quality care.

Survival, health, nutrition, development, education, protection and participation are the undeniable rights of every child at Faith.

Senya-Beraku, Ghana

Becky’s Home grew from a need to house abandoned children, orphans, chronically ill and those rescued from trafficking in Senya Beraku. The home provides a safe nurturing environment enabling them to develop and grow to their full potential.

Becky’s Home located in the historic coastal fishing town in Ghana and exists to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable children by providing a safe loving home, education, healthcare, hope and respect for the 55 children they currently look after.

Soweto, South Africa

Since the beginning of 2023, Arms Around The Child has partnered with Carol Dyanti, who relocated from Ikageng to establish Uzima. With the formation of a new board of trustees and the support of Arms Around The Child, Uzima operates in the Ezimbuzini Informal Settlement in Soweto, focusing on addressing critical health needs.

Uzima’s mission is to prevent HIV transmission among vulnerable populations through comprehensive health education, adherence support, psychosocial assistance, and empowerment initiatives. By providing these essential services, Uzima is working tirelessly to improve the well-being and prospects of AGYW in this community.

Durban, South Africa

Bobbi Bear is a community-based response to a complex set of issues that undermine children’s rights and deprive them of their dignity.

Rescues and upholds the rights of sexually abused children.

Operation Bobbi Bear is a human rights organisation committed to helping sexually abused children and making a true difference to the lives of thousands of children, families and communities in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.

Accra, Ghana

AATC was introduced to the Crime Check Foundation by the late Christian Atsu who had been working with them as an ambassador for a few years supporting their mission. AATC has recently started partnering with Crime Check to support their work through AATC’s affiliated volunteer programme Vocational Impact.

Established in 2015, Crime Check is dedicated to crime prevention advocacy and providing vital support within Ghana’s criminal justice system. Through compelling Life in Prison Documentaries, it educates the public on the consequences of criminal activities, serving as powerful deterrents and catalysts for societal change. Crime Check also advocates for the release of individuals imprisoned due to the inability to pay court fines, provides support to those detained in hospitals, addresses root causes of poverty, and assists ex-convicts with reintegration. With a strong presence on TV and social media, Crime Check continues to enact tangible change, inspiring action for a safer, more just society in Ghana.

Lesidi Girls Programme, Soweto, South Africa

Empowering Girls for the Future programme, which aims to address the health and socio-behavioural needs of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in the Ezimbuzini Informal Settlement, Soweto, South Africa. Led by Uzima South Africa, the programme targets the high prevalence of HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa. It provides a range of tailored services and interventions to mitigate vulnerabilities associated with HIV risk and empower AGYW to lead healthier lives.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Nkosi’s Haven is a community that provides education and opportunities for growth and sustainability for the children and women affected by HIV/AIDS in their care. Named after Nkosi Johnson, who was born with HIV and became a national figure in the anti-discrimination of people with HIV/AIDS.

Previously Supported Sites

Ikageng Itireling, Soweto, South Africa

Over the years Ikageng has served thousands of Orphaned and Vulnerable Children throughout Soweto. The number of orphans cared for has increased rapidly since the start of the project and the urgent need for care, love and support grows daily. On average there are up to six children per household. They have seen first-hand the true devastation of AIDS.

Ikageng is a place for children to feel safe, for women to know their worth, for a young man to understand their role in the community, where a girl can come to talk to someone when feeling vulnerable.

Manipur, India

Carmel Jyoti, Manipur is located in an area of India with the highest relevance of HIV/AIDS. We provide holistic care, protection, treatment and support to children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. They work closely with existing and extended families to reintegrate the orphaned and destitute children within the communities.

Jalore, India

Love and dedication have provided stability, respite, healthcare and education for vulnerable children who have lost their parents to AIDS and often have no other family members to look after them.

Despite the children’s heart-breaking stories of abandonment and fear they laugh and play with joy as all children should. We want to make sure these children have a brighter future.

Pune, India

Sahara Aalhad is a 28 year old organization whose mission is to empower people facing difficult situations due to substance use and HIV/AIDS. Sahara Aalhad has implemented a range of strategies to empower people, strengthen communities, to encourage safer behaviour and to aid in the reintegration of people into society. Sahara Aalhad has 36 projects most of which address substance use and HIV/AIDS. Sahara Aalhad is run almost entirely by former substance users and PLHA. Sahara Aalhad runs services for men, women, children and the transgender community.

Jaipur, India

RNP+ provided  children at this home with access to education, nutrition and medical care. Many of these children had lost their parents to AIDS and are without family members willing or capable to care for them. In addition to creating a home for these most vulnerable children, RNP+ worked to strengthen the capacities of the remaining family members, so that children could return and live with their own extended families. Some of the children from this home have now returned to their families and together many of the children have moved to our specialised care home Faith  in Jaipur.