Just a few things from past months: Yudah and his siblings move into a safe, well-built house in Rakai district; improved the learning environment for children at a school in Rakai by painting and decorating; families infected and affected by HIV were supported with seeds for food growing in their households to provide them with two meals a day; an educational programme was initiated for HIV+ children which included health, art, music therapy and games sessions. School fees have also been paid and 19 children sponsored! :D

This cheery chap is Chrisestom. Chrisestom is 8-years-old and has been unable to walk for sore time. His family didn't know what was wrong and resorted to a traditional 'remedy' of burning his back with a fiery poker to try and 'reactivate' his legs. Thanks to ACO-Africa, he was taken to Namutamba Rehabilitation Centre where he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. His family now finally have a diagnosis and ACO-Africa will pay for them to be educated about the condition. Chrisestom's wheelchair and special schooling are also being provided!

When I was in Uganda in August, I met this sweet little 3-year-old girl. I simply couldn't believe that she was that old, as undernourishment since a very young age has left her very small and unable to crawl or speak. The father abandoned the her and her mother after he found out the baby was HIV+ (she contracted the virus through breast-feeding). ACO-Africa provided her with food supplements, maize flour and soya porridge. I was so pleased to see this photo of her looking healthier & eating properly! She can also now say "mama" which is fab!