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Three fundraisers in aid of children and adults with HIV
View(s):By Minushi Perera
Aiming to decrease societal judgement of children and adults with HIV and create a comfortable environment for them to live among society, two NGOs, Chibby’s Friends and House of Hope, have organised three fundraisers in November and December.
House of Hope is a German non-profit organisation which provides nutritional, financial and educational needs of children with HIV until they reach 18.
Chibby’s Friends was founded by Anurudha Perera in 2011 to provide for children and adults with HIV. Its objective is to ensure that all Sri Lankan children lead empowered, educated and healthy lives as independent individuals who positively contribute to the society.
“I think a lot of information that society in Sri Lanka knows is outdated,” says volunteer, Sylvana Fernando speaking about the goal of Chibby’s Friends which is to create awareness and to convey new information regarding HIV.
House of Hope will be hosting a stall at the Good Market every Saturday throughout November with mini games and video games. Chibby’s Friends in partnership with Clique Colombo will host a fundraiser ‘Night of Hope Part 2’ at 10 p.m. on Friday, November 25. Tickets, priced at Rs. 1,500 for men and Rs. 1,000 for women, can be purchased at Clique and Chibby’s Friends office in Polhengoda Road, Colombo 5.
The third fundraiser is a Christmas Carnival in December at Henry Pedris Grounds on December 1, 2 and 3. It will have game stalls, food and beverage stalls, live music and a DJ, HIV awareness and a Paintball Tournament for teens and corporates on December 2 and 3.
Chibby’s Friends welcome those who want to help them in their cause. They can be contacted on 0113132486 and 0773575552 or visit their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ChibbysFriends/