Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to explore the strategies used in initiating
mvIAIDS awareness, prevention and care in Africa Inland Church of Kenya.
Data were collected through interviews conducted both with the
denominational leaders of AlC-AIDS Division and participants working in local
AlC-AIDS programs. Documents and archives related to AlC-AIDS program as
well were analyzed
The study revealed AlC of Kenya had various operational strategies in
creating AIDS awareness and prevention among its members, some of which were
initiated by individuals who ran AIDS programs within the AlC context before the
AlC-AIDS Division was structured
This awareness was created especially through education of both mv
negative and mv positive people. Prevention among mv negative people was
accomplished through education in schools; application of the church's AIDS
policy, and preventive policies applied in AlC health facilities.
People living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) received care in hospitals
through the provision of free medication, inexpensive antiretroviral drugs and
home-based care. The church also operated a feeding program for AIDS orphans.
