CARA

HQ Location: 
London

Location of benefit: 
Africa

CARA is an independent international charity, which main activities include:
1. HIV/AIDS: Prevention, care and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS through:

  •   Outreach: We distribute free condoms and sexual health information about HIV/AIDS and other STIs;
  •   Drop-in service: Providing advice on sexual health issues and signposting to the relevant public services;
  •   Campaigns: Working with the communities to reduce the incidence of HIV, STIs and teenage pregnancy;
  •   Support Group/Discussion: Prevention, care and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS and their family;
  •   Workshop/Seminars: Empowering poor people, especially women, to be in control of their sexual health;

2. Health: Striving to reduce childhood death and illness;
3. Education: Providing quality basic education for all, especially girls;
4. Water and sanitation: Provision of clean water and adequate sanitation;
5. Protection for people affected by conflict, natural disaster and exploitation;
6. Translation & Interpretation Services in French, Portuguese, Somali, Kinyarwanda, Lingala & English;
7. Legal: Helping the poor to know, understand and achieve their rights;
CARA relies on its members and the generosity of the public in securing donations and legacies so that it can continue the work it provides in the UK and Africa.