Eleanor Alfred, Caregiver

Eleanor Alfred is 42, a widow, and HIV positive. She always introduces herself as “Living Positive.” Her children are all dead. She says she knows how painful it is to have AIDS and she knows firsthand what a difference ARVs and other treatment can make. She is committed to making sure that all children in Goromonzi are taken care of and get medication if they need it. She facilitates HIV testing and treatment for children who need it. She was working under her own initiative, providing counseling and support for the children and their grandmothers and aunties before she teamed up with the Goromonzi Project. The Sue Levin Foundation in England has donated a motorcycle for her use so now she can travel to see more orphans and vulnerable children. The Goromonzi Project is providing her with a small stipend to cover her expenses. She works together as a team with Isdore Mugodhi on the Goromonzi Project staff.