HARDSHIP SUPPORT

We know that many children, young adults and families living with HIV face increased hardship. 

Our hardship support service provides practical help for those with critical needs.

Who can apply?

To be eligible, you or those you are referring must be:

• a family with a child living with HIV
• a young adult who has grown up with HIV
• a pregnant or new mother living with HIV (although, support for these mothers will be focused on infant needs)

Applicants will need to be facing a crisis or emergency, with no access to support and insufficient resources to meet their needs. Or, they will be experiencing poverty or destitution.

We’ll also accept applications from students who need support moving into independent accommodation where their family circumstances fit into the above categories, or they are estranged from family support.

What kind of support is available?

Examples of areas where applicants could receive help:

• Food deliveries or vouchers
• Household essentials
• Digital equipment for education
• Emergency housing
• Travel to appointments

How to apply

Fill in the referral form below.

If you have a query or would like to discuss any referrals with us, please call Lineo Chinyama (07871730541). 

Formula milk

Chiva is supporting The Food Chain via a grant from the Government to continue the existing provision of formula milk, available through The Food Chain and Chiva’s national hardship support offer.

If you require access to formula milk for infants of mothers living with HIV please contact The Food Chain directly by emailing [email protected] providing referrer details:

Full name, Email address, Phone number, Name of clinic/hospital, Job title

You will now be able to access formula milk free of charge directly from The Food Chain without needing to first refer to Chiva. The service being supported at The Food Chain includes a free starter kit of steriliser and bottles set plus formula milk, and ongoing monthly delivery of formula milk.