At 55, Janice found herself at a crossroads when she was referred to Alive Medical Services after testing positive for HIV. Filled with despair, she thought her life was over. But through the compassionate care and support of Alive Medical Services, Janice received comprehensive treatment for HIV and other opportunistic infections, without having to worry about the cost. Gradually, her life found stability, but there was one persistent challenge access to clean drinking water. 

Living in a community where clean water was a scarce resource, Janice faced the constant struggle of relying on a single well that often ran dry during the sweltering summer months. Left with no choice, she would either collect rainwater or travel long distances to neighboring villages to fetch water. Boiling water to make it safe was not only expensive but also time-consuming and impractical for someone already stretched thin. 

“If I could barely afford charcoal or firewood to cook food, how was I supposed to spend extra just to boil water?” Janice recalls. “It was exhausting, and with children running around, there was always the risk of accidents while waiting for the water to cool. I desperately wished for a modern solution that could make our lives easier.” 

That solution came in the form of water purification supplies supported by The Children Safe Drinking Water by P&G , offered through Alive Medical Services. Janice, like many others, was skeptical at first but intrigued by the promise of these small, seemingly magical sachets. Along with her kit complete with two buckets, a mixing stick, and a cloth filter, Janice received her first supplies of water purification sachets. Determined to make it work, she took the time to learn how to use the sachets and explain their benefits to her family and skeptical neighbors. 

“Slowly but surely, everyone started to see the difference. The water was clearer, cleaner, and safe to drink in just a short amount of time. It wasn’t just about convenience it saved my family and some of my neighbors from the financial burden of finding clean drinking water,” Janice shared with a smile. “We marveled at how such a small sachet could do so much.” 

With clean water now readily available, Janice and her family no longer worry about falling ill from contaminated water sources. Her children can attend school without fear of waterborne diseases, and the overall quality of life in her household has drastically improved. 

“Our lives have changed for the better. Having access to clean water has taken away one of our biggest challenges, and it has made such a difference, especially for me, while managing my HIV treatment,” Janice explained. “We are healthier and happier, and I feel a new sense of hope.” 

The water purifiers have revolutionized households like Janice’s, showing that even simple innovations can make a world of difference in the lives of rural communities. Alive Medical Services is grateful for all our donors helping us to provide these life-changing water purifiers to many vulnerable individuals living with HIV, ensuring they have access to clean drinking water. 

“I have no more excuses,” Janice says. “Alive Medical Services has done an incredible job of keeping me and my family healthy. I am forever grateful.” 

This story highlights the power of innovation and partnership in addressing critical needs, showing how access to clean water can uplift entire communities, one sachet at a time.