It is difficult to read the stories of People and families struggling with the challenges of HIV/AIDS, without feeling that you want to do something to help.  However, the AIDS crisis seems so overwhelming that it is hard to know where to start. There is no need to be overwhelmed however, whether you are in Nigeria, or across the world there are many ways to be involved in saving people from drowning in the flood of HIV.  Have a look at the articles and resources below and see what you can do to make a difference.

MOBILISING MEN

It is difficult to read the stories of People and families struggling with the challenges of HIV/AIDS, without feeling that you want to do something to help.  However, the AIDS crisis seems so overwhelming that it is hard to know where to start. There is no need to be overwhelmed however, whether you are in Nigeria, or across the world there are many ways to be involved in saving people from drowning in the flood of HIV.  Have a look at the articles and resources below and see what you can do to make a difference.

PRAY

Men in Nigeria are often hard to reach through outreach and teaching programmes.  Their ‘bread winner’ and ‘head of the family’ status may restrict their time, and their passion to be involved in ‘care’, which is traditionally the sphere of women.  You can pray for God to begin raising up men who will have the passion and courage to be involved in STILL WATERS.

HAVE COURAGE

Perhaps you are a man who has the courage to be involved.  You have the power to influence other men to take up the challenge.  STILL WATERS has resources for you to organise a ‘courage to change’ programme in your area, contact us for a ‘courage to change’ package.  If you are a man outside of Nigeria and feel that you could work with men to influence them to make a difference, why not contact MISSION AFRICA for information on placements with STILL WATERS.

LEAD

Are you a church leader?  Then get the teaching and resource building you require to make a difference in your area.  STILL WATERS will be happy to give you information on the ‘Footsteps of Moses’ events coming up in your area, just contact us for details.

GIVE

Help by funding events in your local areas to reach men with correct messages about HIV.  If you want to give directly to the ‘courage to change’ and ‘Footsteps of Moses’ projects you can do that too.  Click here to send donations.

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WORKING WITH WOMEN

Women are not only more vulnerable to becoming infected with HIV; they are also carrying the greatest burden of caring for those who are infected.  They often do this with no prompting or extra resources.  STILL WATERS aims to give training to women so that their willing compassion will be informed, and yield greater benefits to their communities.  The SHICE project is training counsellors and home carers, so that we may met the needs of all, even in the most rural of areas.  Most of the people we train in counselling and caring are women.  Our Refresh programme works only with women, giving them the skills to talk to their children about sexual health issues, and encouraging church women’s fellowships to raise funds and practical help for orphans through our sponsorship and ‘orphan school bag’ projects.  .  If you are interested in empowering women to make a difference consider the following ways to be involved.

PRAY

The power of women to influence their children and communities is often hidden and therefore not fully utilised.  Ask God to impact communities where women are undervalued, and to raise women who will lead their peers into empowered roles that will change the HIV crisis in their communities.

EMPOWER

Perhaps you are a woman who is aware of the strength of an empowered woman.  Contact STILL WATERS about how women in your community can benefit from the SHICE training programme.  If you are a woman outside Nigeria, you may feel that you have the skills to come and make a difference by training women to counsel and care.  Contact our mission partners MISSION AFRICA for information about placements with STILL WATERS in Nigeria.

REFRESH

You don’t yet believe that you as a woman can really make a difference in the fight against AIDS?  You need REFRESHED!  Contact us about the Refresh events in your area, so that you can get involved.

GIVE

Although women have already been helping their communities without outside resources, they can do a more comprehensive job if they have HIV testing facilities, and home based care kits.  If you want to make a donation of these medical resources please correspond directly with the STILL WATERS director in Abuja.  If your donation is monetary, please click here.

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STANDING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

Youths are the most vulnerable group to infection in Nigeria, and the most important for the future success of Nigeria.  “Purpose Driven Youth” is our young people’s reproductive health program which goes far beyond simple HIV information dissemination. We know that youths are vulnerable to peer pressure, sexual violence and incorrect information about protecting themselves from STIs. Therefore we seek to give the skills they need to stay safe and the resources they need to influence their peers positively If you are interested in giving skills to young people to take up the AIDS challenge consider the following ways to be involved.

PRAY

Youths are surrounded by media images that suggest sex is success and part of a carefree life. Girls are especially at risk, harassment, rape and sex for favours or monetary gain, are on the rise in Nigeria.  Pray for right thinking about sex, influenced by sound biblical teaching, and pray that this results in behaviour change for young adults.

INFORM

If you are a young person interested in educating your peers about HIV then contact us to receive information about raining near you, and how to get appropriate resources.  If you are not in Nigeria, but have good communication skills and are creative in teaching, why not contact MISSION AFRICA about opportunities to serve wit STILL WATERS.

DRIVE

If you still don’t see the need to worry abut HIV, and think every one must die sometime, so why worry?  Contact STILL WATERS to be part of our purpose driven youth programme in your area.  Come and learn that your life has purpose and you are worth protecting.

GIVE

The purpose driven youth project employs multimedia resources, and seeks to build youth friendly centres; this is requires large funding input.  Be part of it by offering your services or click here to make a donation.

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