By joshua 
Dual Care HIV Prevention Initiative Supports Seven Vulnerable Children w
ith School Fees, Sandals in Kogi
The Dual Care HIV Prevention Initiative has provided support to seven vulnerable children in Kogi State by paying their school fees and donating sandals, in a move aimed at easing the burden on children orphaned and affected by HIV.
The presentation was made on Monday at the organization’s office by Executive Director, Pastor Mrs. Roseline Alabi, who described the gesture as a modest way of bringing succour to children facing hardship as a result of HIV and AIDS.
Alabi said the support was made possible through the donation of Mrs. Shola Victoria and expressed the organization’s readiness to do more if resources permit. She explained that the assistance would enable the children, who attend public schools, to pay their fees and replace worn-out sandals.
“Such gestures of love give these children hope and a sense of belonging,” she said, calling on well-meaning individuals and organizations to support vulnerable children affected by HIV.
The presentation was witnessed by Pastor Rueben Joshua and Mrs. Remilekun Akande, representatives of the Association of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria, Kogi State Chapter.
Joshua lauded Dual Care HIV Prevention Initiative for its consistent support to vulnerable children, particularly those orphaned by HIV and AIDS. He urged citizens to partner with the organization to bring smiles and relief to more children, noting that collective effort would reduce the burden on the initiative.
He also commended the executive director and prayed for continued wisdom and resources to sustain her programmes for affected persons, especially children.
The initiative, which said it provided N10,000 per child for school fees and sandals, operates with a vision of reducing vulnerability among at-risk populations. Its mission focuses on expanding access to quality information and services for children, women, and youths.
Its thematic areas include care and support, prevention services, care for the elderly, counseling services, and support for orphans and vulnerable children, among other intervention