Orphanage Home for Children Living with HIV/AIDS

Nandana Makkala Dhama

Introduction:

Spandana Network is a Network for and by people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in Belgaum. The network was initiated in 2004 and formally got registered on 8^th Feb 2005 under Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960. Spandana Network Belgaum is affiliated to Karnataka Network for people living with HIV/AIDS, a State network of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Nandana Makkala Dhama is an initiative of staffs of Spandana Network. The Makkala Dhama formally inaugurated by Mr. Manjunath BH, Regional Commissioner, Belgaum and Dr. Ashok Muragod, District Superintendent, Belgaum on 31^st December 2008.

Spandana Network is working in Belgaum District from last four years. Network has registered 3500 PLHIVs including 600 children in which 50 children are orphan or semi orphan (Single Parent). The staffs of the Spandana Network have decided to start an orphan home for the HIV positive children feeling their needs in the district. The staffs contributed their one month salary for this noble cause. The network also did an advocacy with Children and Welfare Department and succeeded to get a building for 10 years. The Honorable Minister Mr. Balachandra Jarkiholi donated an Ambulance for this cause.