Tiny Tim and Friends

20TH ANNIVERSARY!

Tiny Tim and Friends (TTF) is proud to celebrate 20 years as a non-profit organization working towards zero transmission of HIV in Zambia. TTF works in the HIV/AIDS hot zone of Sub-Saharan Africa by helping women & children live fulfilling lives after being diagnosed with HIV.

TTF is a registered Zambian-based NGO offering HIV treatment, prevention, and care services - free of charge - through the TTF clinic and community outposts to children, adolescents, and pregnant women from the compounds of Lusaka. Our approach to HIV treatment is family-centered which entails recognizing the importance of involving families and support systems in the care and management of children and adolescents living with HIV.

Since 2004, we have been dedicated to preventing and eliminating HIV among vulnerable populations, especially children, adolescents, and pregnant women residing in Lusaka’s underserved areas.

• 1,134 clients are currently benefiting from lifesaving antiretroviral treatment (ART) through our clinic
• 96% of clients at the clinic receiving ART are virally suppressed
• 419 clients and adolescents (0-19 yrs) are being supported with HIV prevention, treatment, psychosocial support, and nutritional support services
• In the past 20 years, over 1,230 children have received nutritional support packages and over 250 women and children have benefited through our Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT) of HIV

With your support, we can make an even greater impact!

OUR SERVICES & PROGRAMS

Our services and programs are age-tailored and are all FREE OF CHARGE

HIV COUNSELING & TESTING SERVICES (HTS):  HTS comprises HIV testing, counseling, and linkage to appropriate HIV prevention, treatment, and care services, including other clinical and support services.

NUTRITION SUPPORT: Provide food packages and nutrition education (for 3 months) to malnourished children attending TTF clinic.

SOCIAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS: Support groups operate at TTF to provide social and psychosocial support to children, adolescents, and pregnant women living with HIV. The support groups aim to provide patients with a support network, knowing that they are not alone, alongside providing specific information on HIV.

ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN (OVC) SERVICES: OVC services refer to programs and initiatives that provide support and assistance to children who have lost one or both parents to HIV or are living in situations that put them at risk of HIV. These services aim to help children thrive and reach their full potential.

ELIMINATION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV (EMTCT): This program aims to eliminate new infections among children and keep their mothers healthy through the provision of appropriate HIV treatment, care, and support.

OUR FUNDRAISING NEEDS

VEHICLE: The vehicle we use for outreach HIV testing campaigns has broken down and we are in need of a new vehicle. During these community outreaches, we are able to go into the disadvantaged communities surrounding Lusaka to meet people, talk about HIV, raise their awareness, and test them. A lot of people still do not know their HIV status and are scared to go to a clinic and get tested. Without a working vehicle, we are unable to perform these services to the level needed in our community. Additionally, sometimes we have clients who are unable to make it to the clinic for their appointments. Our vehicle allows us to provide services to those who cannot make it to our clinic and provide the necessary medical, nutritional support and palliative care.

NUTRITION PROGRAM: To support malnourished children, pregnant mothers, and adolescents facing challenges in adhering to medication due to a lack of food at home, our program focuses on comprehensive nutritional assistance. Our beneficiaries receive a three-month supply of food, distributed in monthly packages designed to cater to the nutritional needs of the entire family. These packages consist of locally sourced foods that are easily accessible and simple to prepare. Our aim is to make a lasting impact on the well-being of the recipients by providing sustained support and fostering healthy eating habits.

ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN (OVC): We offer palliative care and transport support and are lacking the adequate funding to continue these services as needed in our community. With additional funding, we can further expand these services to support a variety of needs: priority care, palliative care, educational, psychosocial and nutritional support, skills training, child protection services and much more.