HIV is a virus which affects the immune system, and is managed by medication. With proper treatment people who are HIV positive have normal life expectancies, including full lives with marriages and children. One of the biggest challenges is facing the stigma. In China the stigma is worse, and HIV positive orphans have a bleak future. It is a challenge to find adequate medical care, foster homes, and school opportunities. For more information on HIV click here.
Edward is 10 years old. He is HIV positive and on medication. He is in school. Edward is described as an active, lovely boy by his caretakers. He is very helpful and caring toward the younger children in his foster home. He likes math and drawing. He is very curious and asks good questions. Two families met him last year and state that he is very polite, and a bit reserved. He made it clear that he very much wants a family. He had tears in his eyes when saying good bye to his foster brother.
Edward is listed on the shared list and can be adopted by a family or single woman working with any agency.
Please contact the Advocacy Team for more information on adopting Edward. Adoption is truly his only chance!
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