The Facts
  • Infection with Human Immuno Virus brings with it
         unimaginable PAIN, FEAR and DISCRIMINATION.

  • An estimated 0.5% of the total Indian population is already infected.

  • Those suffering from AIDS or are HIV+ve are from all sections of society.

  • There is an urgent need of special facilities dedicated to cope with
         and combat the disease, considering the high risk involved.


    		•
    The Inspiration
  • What better way to commemorate a Jubilee than to do something for the community?

  • So on the occasion his Silver Jubilee as Bishop of Pune, Rt. Rev. Valerian D'Souza decided to institute a Care Centre for those suffering from the stigma and real agony of living with AIDS.


    		•
    The Care Givers
  • The Sisters of St. Ann have extensive experience in the field of medicine. In Andhra Pradesh they recognised the need to begin separate Care Centres as many patients were diagnosed as HIV+ve in their own hospitals.

  • The Sisters have undertaken the task of serving the AIDS afflicted and showing them the compassionate love of Jesus, the Divine Healer.

  • The primary aim of the care givers is to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV/ AIDS and to foster hope in every way possible.



    		•
    Would you like to be involved?
    Your contribution will be invaluable in helping achieve the goal of giving hope to the AIDS afflicted.

    It will go a long way in helping prevent epidemic prevalence of the disease by the attitudes and awareness promoted by the Centre.

    You or your organisation may get in touch with us at:

    Asha-Kiran Jubilee Hope Centre,
    Bishop's House,
    Prince of Wales Drive,
    Pune 411 001

    Tel: (+91)-(20)- 26360065, 26361318
    EMail: punedioc@pn2.vsnl.net.in
    Asha-Kiran Jubilee Hope Centre aims to
  • provide holistic care for people living with HIV/ AIDS
    		•
  • enkindle hope for normal life
    		•
  • uphold each one's dignity
    		•
  • counsel patients and their families; create a family spirit and inculcate social interaction among residents
    		•
  • provide a nutritious diet and supportive therapy
    		•
  • treat opportunistic infection; with special attention to the need for physical rehabilitation
    		•
  • create opportunities for prayer, recreation and get-togethers
    		•
  • teach patients to look after their own needs
    		•
  • help them die with dignity at the end of their lives
    		•
  • conduct health awareness programmes for HIV/ AIDS victims and their families
    		•