Her story is a complete success story.

Halifat (Name has been changed for confidentiality sake)

Halifat’s family house is situated in one of the small town in the Northern States in Nigeria.

When Halifat was 8 years old, an elderly man, who happened to live in the same compound with her family, abused her sexually.

She didn’t inform anyone and the man abused her at every chance he got.

When Halifat became 12 years old, her immune system began to weaken, her mother noticed she was falling sick occasionally and only treated her with traditional medications which was not effective for the changes her body was experiencing.

A team of development and health practitioners visited her community to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS and provide testing for inhabitants of the Community.

Halifat was discovered to be HIV positive, her mother broke down in tears thinking it was a death sentence. The mother was counselled and equipped with proper information about the HIV virus.

Today, Halifat lives a healthy life, and uses her Antiretroviral drugs every day because her mother was always there to remind and encourage her.

In April 2021, we received a handwritten note from Halifat which reads ‘Thank you NIBUCAA for saving my life’, Attached to the letter was a picture of an excited and healthy-looking young lady who is celebrating her 18^th birthday.

You too can live a healthy life if you are HIV positive, share your success story soon.