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The AidChild Equator Shop
In an early commitment to self sustainability, the
NGO opened Uganda's original Equator Shop in
2002 on Masaka Road. Thanks to a grant from
USAID, they were also able to bring electricity
and water to the shop's rural village located right
where the equator line crosses the busy highway.
As a result, hundreds of jobs have been created
as well as multiple outlets for the sale of arts and crafts of all kinds. The AidChild Shop, though,
remains the jewel of the village, just a few steps NORTH of the equator line - catering to clients
of all budgets from around the world - earning money for the institute’s scholarships. The shop
prides itself on being eco friendly, and on only offering products made in Uganda and East
Africa (not importing souvenirs from factories abroad as other outlets do).
See aidchild.org/menu, or WhatsApp +256 780 282697. (The shop earns as much as 50% of
the NGO’s overall budget.)

What is an HIV-free generation?
It is a generation of children born free of HIV and who remain free of HIV. Where will this
generation come from? From people living with HIV who have access to safe enviroments,
resources, medication, opportunity and the personal power to make their highest and best
life choices as parents and members of society.

Get Involved:
Support AidChild with your business at the Equator Shop just NORTH of the line.
AidChild welcomes donations of books, toys, and clothing for ALL ages.
Interns and representatives are available to speak to your group or gathering about the
hope of an HIV-free generation. Contact: info@aidchild.org

AidChild’s Six Core Principles
The project’s principles form the acronym “B.E. C.A.L.M.” (See aidchild.org/becalm)

BEST: Reach for your highest & best offerings; not to BE THE best, but to GIVE YOUR best.
EARN IT KEEP IT: Keeping a good reputation is even more important than earning it.
COMMUNI-WHAT? Communicate!

ALONE, YOU ARE NOT: When we function from places of alone-ness, we lose.
LITTLE gardens must be tended before we get our big farms.
MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL: Intend that all the works of your hands will result in pleasant presentations
and offerings.

To see a 70-second USAID video about AidChild, visit aidchild.org/video

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