The following is an interview with a 12-year-old orphan due to HIV/AIDS in Kenya.  He is learning to live and cope with life in an HIV/AIDS environment.  He participates in HEKO (Heritage Kenya Organization) programs.

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Question: What was your life like before this project?

Response: My mum used not to balance our meals well.  We knew

nothing about health education and the meaning of exercise.

Question:  What has your life been like since being part of this project?

Response: There is now a great change in our lives since mum is cooking a well balanced diet despite challenges in putting food on the table due to irregular income.

Question:  What is your family situation?

Response: It has improved because of our mum’s effort to take care of my brother and I. We all attend and participate in HEKO programs.  We need educational support.

Question:  What has been your happiest moment since being part of this project?

Response: How to balance the meals from breakfast to supper and when we all participate as a family in HEKO programs and activities especially sports.

Question:  What have you personally changed since being part of this project?

Response: My health has changed.  Nutritionally, I feel strong and invigorated due to regular intake of balanced food prepared by mum who sometimes brings home food items from HEKO.

Question:  What is something you would like the donors to know about you or the project or tell them in general?

Response: Continue with nutrition and health programs.  Encourage mothers, particularly those who participate in HEKO programs, to come if possible with their children

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