Mental Health Program for HIV Infected and Affected Children by UCC Fundraiser

The Story

UCC is the community that gives students the opportunities to serve their communities
through various meaningful connections and volunteering opportunities.Together, they forge
new dynamic teams that seek better understanding when they resolve social issues. In the
COVID-19 pandemic, UCC volunteers have taken up fundraising for deserving communities
and people that have been severely impacted by the virus and the restrictions it has
caused.

The minority of HIV-infected and affected children come from low-income, dysfunctional families
and have poor academic performance as a result of not attending school on a regular basis due
to poverty and prejudice based on their HIV status. Mental wellbeing is extremely important for
most adolescents, since untreated conditions may contribute to suicidal ideation, depression,
and behavioral issues, which can lead to criminal behavior. Furthermore, a large number of
these children need personal mentoring in order to complete high school.
Through this fundraiser we can help thousands of mothers and childrens from low income
families who are infected or affected by HIV. This includes providing sustainable treatment,
hope, and resources. Children and women will benefit from one-on-one and support group
sessions to help them heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and behavioural issues.
Thus, PT Foundation is stepping up our game by providing individual counseling
sessions for HIV-positive and HIV-affected children, as well as survivors of domestic
and sexual violence.

Therefore, we would like to invite you to join UCC on this impactful journey and
contribute however much you can. We deeply thank every single one of you for your
kind generosity and contribution.

Let us play our part to help the community!