NIGERIA

AHWS was actively engaged in Lagos, Nigeria and the surrounding vicinities from 2012-2022. Nigeria is the first country where AHWS started its operations. We have organized and implemented projects to promote HIV/AIDS, malaria and nutrition awareness. With our partner, Global Hindu Charity Foundation (GHCF), we have served thousands of people via medical camps, HIV testing, workshops and seminars. In 2017, we opened a restaurant serving delicious Indian and local Nigerian foods.

Our programs have targeted youths, sex workers, widows, women, factory workers and truck drivers from Christian, Muslim and animist communities within Lagos and the surrounding areas. We have collaborated with local churches and mosques in the quest to promote interfaith harmony and tolerance.

Achievements: (2012-2022)

1) HIV /AIDS Education prevention seminars in Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Ajegunle, Ejigbo, Mushin and Olodi areas of Lagos state

2) HIV/AIDS Prevention care and support for female sex workers, Lagos State

3) HIV/AIDS and Nutrition and Leadership training for Christian and Muslim communities.

4) Free Condom Campaign on HIV and high risk populations

5) HIV and Nutrition Workplace Policy for security personnel and factory workers

6) Skills acquisition trainings and empowerment programs for Ajegunle women and girls

7) HIV/AIDS Interfaith Community Prevention Awareness campaign for Christian and Muslim communities

8) Free HIV counseling/testing and malaria control programs, blood pressure, sugar level monitoring screenings

9) Youth leadership development and capacity skill building for private health hospital workers.

10) World AIDS DAY events in collaboration with NGOs in Ajeromi-Ifelodun council

11) Clinic Construction - With the grace of the community of Agbarra, west of Lagos and approximately 3 hours from the border of Benin, a clinic was completed and donated to the rural community

12) Women’s Skills Acquisition programs - sewing, baking, cooking

13) Omega Kitchen: Restaurant - Serving local Indian and Nigerian cuisine in Apapa and Ajegunle area promoting economic empowerment

14) Feeding orphans and poor children nutritious meals and promoting nutrition education

NEPAL

AHWS started working in Nepal with its partner, Paribartan in 2015-2020. Our focus has been projects related to disaster assistance and distribution of much needed items. Operations were suspended in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, amidst staffing shortages.

Achievements: (2015-2020)

1) Distributed food and medicine to 307 earthquake victims, including lactating mothers, children and senior citizens in the earthquake-hit villages of Bhaktapur district

2) Distributed stationary supplies to 127 children at the government school of Chitwan

3) Distribution of winter clothing (jackets and gloves) to 135 children in 2017