Only the healthy can work, learn and shape their lives in a positive manner. However, good health is a scarce commodity in Laos, and a goal unattainable without clean drinking water. This need is what prompted ADRA to install water systems in villages. This not only reduces the incidence of illness, it also reduces the rate of poverty in the country.

ADRA Laos WASH Promo - German

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Healthcare provision in Albania is in short supply. Although in theory it is free at the point of delivery, many people only obtain treatment if they are able to pay. However, most of the population cannot afford to do so. ADRA has therefore set up a primary healthcare centre in the capital city of Tirana. Here, children are examined free of charge and – if necessary – are provided with the medication they require.

Especially in Africa, AIDS is a very serious problem indeed. With a marathon event right across the country, ADRA hopes to raise awareness of this topic among the people of the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. The qualifying races ahead of this marathon event are also serving to attract attention. The funds collected for this marathon will be put towards future awareness and prevention programmes.

The Kajiado girls’ boarding school in Kenya is a place of refuge for 160 young girls who fled to avoid forced marriages or genital mutilation. At school they receive board, accommodation and an education. Right now, what they lack are a refectory and a canteen. This is what ADRA is now engaged in delivering.

Due to the residential situation, sexually transmitted diseases among students – including HIV/AIDS - are widespread among students. ADRA therefore initiated a project in Mongolia to educate young people about this topic, especially students. Here they learn how to protect themselves against these diseases.

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In rural Nepal there is a shortage of medical equipment, medicines and trained, medical staff. Above all, the health of women is endangered. Prolapsed Uterus belong to the most frequent health problems in Nepal. Also the number of HIV infections has strongly risen during the past years. ADRA concentrates on ensuring that the necessary medical treatment of the affected women is available and conducts awareness raising campaigns. All together the project is directed at 21,200 people.

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