Matthew 25

Introduction

Matthew 25 House is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Ghana, West Africa. Matthew 25 House aims at helping those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The house also aims at giving aid to orphans and vulnerable children. The project embraces all people regardless of race, tribe, religious, or political affiliation.

Mission Statement

The mission of the project is to assist Matthew 25 give a holistic meaning to its name, by providing an adequate home for HIV/AIDS people who are terminally ill. Taking inspiration from the Gospel of St. Matthew 25:31-40 of the New Testament… “ I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothe me, in prison and you came to visit me… what you did for one of my least ones, you did it for me”. The NGO hope to accomplish the above quotation by providing practical solution to the problem of HIV/AIDS sick person.

Vision Statement

Matthew 25 HIV/AIDS care centre works to become a formidable partner in the fight against HIV/AIDS by establishing the first HIV/AIDS care, Training and Hospice facility in Ghana.

Services

• Care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS
• Care and support for orphans and other vulnerable children
• Sexual education programs for the Youth
• Information, Education and Communication.

Income Generating Activities

Matthew 25 House strives to be self- sustaining and to decrease its dependency on donations by

• Sewing of school uniforms
• Palm Oil Production
• Hearse Services
• Funeral Undertakings

Matthew 25 provides

• School Uniforms and Workbooks
• School fees for the children
• Foot wear, school supplies and school bags
• Visiting individual homes
• Bringing children to the center for leisure and learning
• Monthly Socialization for PLs

Number of persons people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV) = 74

Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)= 98

People on Anti- Retroviral Therapy (ART)= 64

REV. MSGR. ALEX BOBBY BENSON
(PROJECT SUPERVISOR)