Improving Livelihoods
1 in 4 people across sub-Saharan Africa are under-nourished.
The death of a relative to AIDS-related illness often leaves families struggling to feed, clothe and educate the children in their care. Click on the icons below to find out how the Egmont Trust has made grants which help to address these issues.
Improving Nutrition
Improving nutrition has a cascade effect. Drugs and medical treatment become more effective. Children attend school more often and perform better. Families have the energy to farm and work.
Increased Incomes
Providing people with the skills, resources and training to gain employment or start their own income generating activities enables them to start providing for themselves and their families.
Education
30 million children in sub-Saharan Africa are not enrolled in school.
The cost of school fees, uniforms and other school essentials leaves education beyond reach for many children across sub-Saharan Africa. Click on the icons below to find out how the Egmont Trust has made grants which help to address these issues.
Access to Education
Education leads to long-term, sustainable change. Children and adults who receive formal schooling or training are more likely to become self-reliant.
Healthier Futures
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 65% of the world's new HIV infections.
Hard to reach medical facilities prevent HIV+ people from accessing treatment. Poor knowledge of the disease leads to discrimination against those infected. Click on the icons below to find out how the Egmont Trust has made grants which help to address these issues.
Treatment & Care
Accessible, affordable treatmen leads to healthier, longer lives for those infected. Helping people adhere to ARV (antiretroviral) regimens ensures low infection rates and better health.
Testing & Counselling
An HIV test is the first step an individual can take towards reducing the impact of HIV & AIDS. People who test negative take steps to reduce their chances of infection. People with positive results are able to access treatment.
HIV & AIDS Education
Awaresness of HIV & AIDS is universal. Yet misconceptions and myths about the disease remain. Education on how HIV is contracted and how to manage the disease is vital in halting its spread.
Safer Communities
Women and children remain the most affected by HIV & AIDS.
Neglect, child labour, early marriage and sexual exploitation increase children's vulnerability to infection. Gender-based violence and extreme poverty leaves women especially at risk of contracting HIV. Click on the icons below to find out how the Egmont Trust has made grants which help to address these issues.
Violence Against Women
Reducing the impact of violence, through a combination of education, group therapy and increased access to justice or legal advice, results in fairer, safer communities for women and young girls.
Prevent Child Abuse
Educating communities on the rights of children and pursuing legal action against perpetrators of child abuse helps children to flourish and reduces their risk of contracting HIV.