Renewal of the agreement in aid of Amade Burundi, co-financed by the Prince’s Government, Amade Mondiale and Fight Aids Monaco

On the renewal of the agreement in aid of Amade Burundi, H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover, President of Amade Mondiale, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie, President of Fight Aids Monaco (F.A.M.) and H.E. Mr Franck Biancheri, Government Adviser, signed an agreement on Friday 3rd April 2009 at 2.30pm at the Hotel de Paris

For the Principality of Monaco, Amade Mondiale and F.A.M., this was the opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to supporting Amade Burundi which helps orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC) on the ground as well as people living with HIV/AIDS.

Thanks to the setting up of this partnership between the two Monegasque NGOs, for a year, 6,531 children have been medically monitored and 12,203 attended school.

759 people living with HIV/AIDS have received medical attention along with 100 pregnant women. 21 health centres have been equipped with screening equipment and the resources to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS. 140 home care workers have been trained and finally, 106 units of social housing have been renovated.

H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and H.S.H. Princess Stephanie is a UNAIDS Special Representative. |