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To reduce the incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Abia State, Nigeria and to increase the quality of life of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS including AIDS Orphans, Widows and vulnerable children. Through education, counseling, home-base care and support group meetings, socialization and advocacy on issues affecting members of the organization.
Living Hope Organization (LIVHORG): is an association of people living with HIV/AIDS who have come together to contribute to the fight against HIV/AIDS and poverty. LIVHORG has come on board with laudable programs and packages for people living with HIV/AIDS, thereby distinguishing itself as a leading civil society organization in the fight against HIV/AIDS and poverty in Abia State. The Headquarters of the Organization and the registered office for purposes of service shall be in Umuahia.
MISSION:
LIVHORG collaborates with both local and international development partners and is blessed with abundant human resources. Members of LIVHORG are represented in different AIDS committees at local and international levels.
LIVHORG has five prominent persons as members of board trustee, 6 project implementation associates working on part-time basis, and 5 full-time project staff. The president of LIVHORG who is the executive director is also a member of the board of trustee.
VISION:
Living Hope Organization (Livhorg) envisions where the spread of HIV/AIDS is halted and its prevalence reversed; by caring for AIDS orphans & vulnerable children (OVC’s), widows and People living/affected by HIV/AIDS (PLWHA/PABA) through education, counseling, home base care & support group meetings, socialization and advocacy on issues affecting members of the organization.
To stem the tide of HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination while preventing further spread of HIV/AIDS by providing care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, orphan and vulnerable children, with mindset of safeguarding the entire populace.
Goal:
To advocate for the rights of PLWHA in Abia State, Nigeria and seek to put in place comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support services.