First Love

DONATEHomeWho We AreWhat We DoWays You Can HelpNews & EventsPhoto GalleryContact UsMainHelp For Haiti FundFirst love is featured in Columbus Catholic Times (click or go to the News & Events Tab)Click for more details...Click here to view 2009 Pediatric Medical Mission to Nigeria (or go to the Photo Gallery Tab)First Love is a faith based, non-profit agency that seeks to improve the quality of life for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in sub-saharan Africa. Incorporated as a 501(c)3 in the state of Ohio on April 27,2004, we are an international childcare and advocacy agency that offers broad based social, educational and medical services to HIV/AIDS orphans. These children are in dire need of emotional, medical, physical and life guidance. First Love aims to enhance the capacity of individuals, families, villages and communities to care for and support these children.

First Love's conceptual framework is faithful to the UNAIDS recommendations and UNICEF principles and adapted to the traditional African socio-cultural system.Program ideals include providing safe and permanent home placement for orphans, care and advocacy for children and education and counseling for the fast growing population of infected and affected children. First Love is governed by a board of trustees in Columbus, Ohio and supports a network of state, regional and international outreach programs.

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The Mission of First Love is to mobilize resources in order to create, nurture and maintain an environment of love, growth and integral human development so that HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Africa reach their fullest potential.

Vision and core valuesVision and Core Values of First Love

Vision - First Love will strive to act as a safety net and find remedies and resources to care for and support children orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS virus in Africa.

Care and Support - We work together with local, national and international communities and agencies to provide orphaned children with quality care, a strong support system and a future they can count on.

Commitment - We are committed to helping children made vulnerable by the AIDS disease realize their full human potential. We are committed to helping these children live their lives fully, and/or to die with dignity.

Community Involvement - We keep the blood bond and family ties without any disservice to a childs destiny and safety.

Excellence - We strive for excellence in child welfare and optimal safety by increasing access to food, psychosocial support, healthcare, quality education, legal rights and protection.

Principles of First LoveThe Principles of First Love

AIDS Orphan is a status that fate has imposed on some children.

Living as an HIV/AIDS survivor in some cultures can be extremely difficult.

Every child deserves loving parents, a home and a community in which to grow.

Home should be a place where a child is safe to grow.

All children need someone to nurture, help and love them.

LOVE makes a significant difference in every childs life and helps to shape their future. Love fosters safety and a nurturing environment for every child.

Most children will shoot for their dreams if an adult has inspired one in them.

When we each play our role, every child can attain joy and integral development.

Believe in every child; Believe also in your ability to help.

Board of Directors2008-2009 Board of Directors

Rev. Barry Chu Eneh

Catholic Chaplain

Nationwide Childrens Hospital

First Love Founder & CEO

Matt Randall, Board President

Career Development Supervisor

Willms Financial Network

Al Igwebuike, Ph.D., CFO

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Franklin University

Lovett Adegbola, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Communication

Central State University, Xenia, Ohio

Prof. Emeka Aniagolu

Professor of History & Political Science

Ohio Wesleyan University

Rebecca Boyd, Ph.D.

Educationist, Columbus Public Schools (Retired)

Benedict C. Nwomeh, MD

Pediatric Surgeon, Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery

The Ohio State University

Rev. Gini Lohman-Bauman, ESQ.

Attorney & Community Organizer

The Sojourners

Linda Overstock RN, MSNC

VP Patient Care Services & CNO

Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Michael Brady, MD

Physician-in-Chief, Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Chair, Department of Pediatrics

The Ohio State University

Julia Randall

Board Secretary & Program Director

First Love PrayerThe First Love Prayer

Dear God,

I do not know how to help the thirty-five year old AIDS patient lying helpless in her home; but show me how to save her children from this fate. God, I do not know what to say to that frail and impoverished old woman who has lost her only son to the AIDS disease; but please Lord, help me to save other grandparents from the pain and anguish of raising and fending for their grandchildren.

I do not know how to light the dimmed world of children who have nobody to love, guide and provide for them; but please God, show me how to be there for them. Help me to be their first taste of genuine love.

I do not know how to lighten the burden of a community who must bury twenty-four of their sons and daughters today. Please God, send your angels and compassionate people to soothe their anguish and console them in their great loss. I do not know how to abate the suffering of infants and their parents living with HIV and dying from the AIDS disease.

Do help me Lord to help the sick, they dying, the traumatized, the hungry and the bereaved wherever they exist. Forgive me for making excuses, for complaining and doing nothing after all. Only You can sustain my desire to help and to love the least of your brethren.

Fill me Lord with your love.

Amen.

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Medical Care Projection

1. Pediatric AIDS Clinic

a. ARV medication/treatment for HIV positive children

b. Hospice care for orphans with full-blown AIDS

c. Reducing death rates and improving health development for children

2. Orphanage shelter for children without a family history as a last resort solution.

*Ideally, First Love with resettle children before they reach school age

Social Services Projection

1. Kinship care program a family/community based foster care

a. Home based shelter and foster care (nurture, life and material support)

b. Support to parents, foster parents, mentors and local communities

2. Community development projects that directly benefit orphaned children

3. Counseling to provide emotional and psychological/social support

4. Spiritual counseling services

5. Adoption services

Education Plan Projection

1. Public health education and AIDS prevention campaign

a. Promoting voluntary testing and survival support plan

b. Education on how to live safely with children testing positive for HIV

c. Care of infected and affected children

2. Advocacy for HIV/AIDS orphans

a. Child rights and de-stigmatization campaigns

3. Sponsorship programs

a. Child education funding for select students

b. Childrens school supplies, tuition, books and uniforms

c. Access to education for HIV-positive children

4. Vocational training for adolescents

a. Support system training for orphans and their care-providers

b. Hope and life education for a better future

Program Costs 1NOTES:

Levies are all required dues and charges imposed by organizations and societies that promote personal development and education.

Supplies include books, uniforms, shoes, socks, pen and pencil.

Cost of food includes breakfast and lunch. Dinner will be provided at home.

Sports refers to all extra-curricular activities.

There are three terms in an academic year. The school year runs from September through June.

*These estimates are based on the current (6/08) value of the Nigerian Niara to the U.S. dollar. ($1 = #140)

Program Costs 2AIDS Statistics2007 AIDS Epidemic Update

(published 11.26.07 by Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS)

Urgent and sustained action is needed at all levels to increase access to HIV prevention and treatment services across Africa.

- Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS

(14th International Conference on AIDS and STDs in Africa in Abuja, Nigeria)

Global Overview

• The number of people living with HIV has risen to 33.2 million in 2007 from 29.0 million in 2001

- 30.8 million are adults

- 2.5 million are children under the age of 15 years

• 2.5 million people were newly infected with the virus in 2007

- 2.1 million are adults

- 420,000 thousand are children under the age of 15 years

• 2.1 million mortalities in 2007 were due to AIDS related illness

- 1.7 million are adults

- 330,000 thousand are children under the age of 15 years

Sub-saharan Africa

• Sub-saharan Africa remains the most seriously affected region in the world. More than 2/3 (68%) of all people infected with HIV live in sub-saharan Africa, and AIDS remains the #1 cause of death in the region. Nearly 90% of all HIV positive children live in sub-saharan Africa.

• 1.7 million people were newly infected in 2007 bringing the total number of people in sub-saharan Africa living with the virus to 22.5 million.

• 50% of this 22.5 million are children under the age of 15 years

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• The First Love child sponsorship program supports orphans who have lost one or both parents to the AIDS disease. Most of these children are living under desperate conditions; they lack food, potable water, clothing and shelter. They have been forced to drop out of school to fend for themselves and/or their siblings/ailing parents on the streets.

• Your donation of $30/month can change this adverse condition for the better. With your help First Love can continue to provide care, protection, support, healthcare and education to the millions of Sub-Saharan African children now orphaned due to this disease.

Volunteer Your Time/TalentsVOLUNTEER YOUR TIME/TALENTS

There are a number of opportunities for volunteers to support First Love activities and services not only in Columbus, Ohio, but also in other parts of the U.S. Volunteers may serve as individuals or as part of a team working on a specific project. Some general volunteer activities may include:

• School Programs - Activities may include the Book Program where we work with schools to arrange donations of books and other school supplies that can be sent to Africa to support educational programs for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Child-2-Child Care Kits may be created where children/schools put together small assistance packages, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, bandaids, pencils/pens/paper/erasers, diapers and candy to make a difference in another childs life. Organize school sponsored Bake Sales where all proceeds are donated to assist HIV/AIDS orphans. Kids-4-Care can be a fun-filled car washing event put together by children to help raise funds to provide better educational opportunities to their peers in a developing country.

• Interfaith Consortiums - Work with First Love to bring together representatives of religious congregations in ongoing forums to discuss issues and opportunities, share information and resources and develop resources related to programs in Africa.

• One Church, One Child - Find out how you and your church or congregation can sponsor or adopt one AIDS orphan or HIV child.

• Create Your Own Activity - Use your imagination and personal time/talents to come up with creative ways to help support First Love in our mission to help these vulnerable children.

Virtual Office Volunteer ProgramsVIRTUAL OFFICE VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

In order to minimize administrative overhead and maximize support for our children, we are an all non-paid, volunteer agency. As such we seek to recruit volunteers by allowing them to work in our virtual office. This means our volunteer staff works from their own homes, at times convenient to them, and communicates primarily via email and telephone. Volunteers can come from anywhere in the world.

Work assignments are distributed through a central point of contact. This point of contact will work with you to ensure your understanding of the particular assignment and its timelines for completion. They will help monitor your progress and assist you in obtaining additional support as needed. You will receive the appropriate training and background information required to complete assignments. We will review your work with you as well as provide you with suggestions for professional growth and development.

Volunteer professionals in this type of virtual office must be independent and self-motivated. Every volunteer is a valued and integral part of our organization we couldnt accomplish our mission without you! It will collectively take each and every one of us filling our individual roles to help First Love successfully serve our orphan children and their caretakers.

If you are interested in being a part of a team operating in a virtual office, donating your time to a wonderful cause and making a significant contribution to the betterment of lives of orphans and HIV positive children, please send an electronic copy of your resume and any work limitations to: firstloveusa_yahoo.com

Why Should You Care?Why Should You Care?

In many ways, orphans are one of the often forgotten issues in the wake of the AIDS pandemic. Truthfully, these children are the future of the African society. As a global community, we have the moral imperative to care for these children and to give them a chance at life.

Along with privilege comes responsibility. Like many other Americans we hope you will feel called to personally impact the lives of these disadvantaged children. You will be giving a child a chance to join ranks with his/her counterparts across the globe. More importantly, this is your chance to help raise future leaders across the continent.

Now is your opportunity to share your gifts of treasure, talent, time and love with Gods children and future leaders of Africa. Your contribution will be applied directly toward the services listed above to help the vulnerable children of Africa.

Share Your Gifts and DONATE TODAY!

Suggested Donations

Platinum Level Donor $1000

Gold Level Donor $500

Silver Level Donor $300

Bronze Level Donor $100

Friend Level Donor $50

We also welcome your contribution by check, money order or cash. Make checks payable to:

First Love

PO Box 13546

Columbus, Ohio 43213-0546

*Contributions to First Love are fully tax-deductible under IRS Section 501(c)3

Other Ways to HelpOther Ways to Help!

Please let us know if you would like to be:

An Ambassador:

An Ambassador will be actively involved in helping First Love accomplish its mission by:

• Conducting Fund Raising Events

• Giving presentations to organizations

• Sharing the story of First Love with individuals, family and friends

• Establish a Chapter in their local community

A Volunteer:

A Volunteer will be willing to offer their time, talents and skills to assist with:

• Planning Fund Raising Events

• Telephone work

• Administrative work

• Grant research and writing

Please write us at:

First Love, Inc

PO Box 13546

Columbus, Ohio 43213-0546

Or Email Us at:

firstloveusa_yahoo.com

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Saturday, July 25, 8:30am

Franklin Park Conservatory

Columbus, Ohio

Join Team First Love for a walk in the park!

Pediatric medical Mission

For optimal viewing, click the Google Video tab on the bottom right side of the video (picasaweb); select 'Smooth Video' and 'Original Size'Pediatric Medical Mission Trip to Nigeria (Summer 2009)NewslettersNewslettersFirst_Voice_VolumeI_EditionIFirst_Voice_VolumeII_EditionIColumbus Catholic Times ArticleFirst Love USA's mission to Nigeria an overwhelming success... Nov 15, 2009.On August 19, 2009 a team of medical professionals concerned about the nearly 13.2 million African Children infected with or orphaned by HIV/AIDS and other life threatening diseases boarded a Delta Flight to Abuja Nigeria in route to Enugu State for a 12 day pediatric medical mission. The team of ten consisting mostly of employees from Nationwide Childrens Hospital was united in one purpose and passion. They wanted to provide free medicine, medical care and support for the countless children made homeless by disease, poverty and neglect in a region of the world where infant mortality rates are high. Enugu State is located in East Nigeria and has a population of about 5.6 million people. The mission team was lead by Nigerian native, Father Barry Chu Eneh, Founder of First Love and Chaplain at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Dr. Stephen Welty, Chief of Neonatology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital served as the Medical Director. Other team members making the trip included Kimberly Regis, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Meredith Haynes, Pediatric Nurse, Jamie Barrie, Microbiologist, Patti Von Ville, retired Public Health Nurse, Patricia Gruber, Pediatric Nurse, Cheryl Lovely, Sponsored Projects Officer, Joe Banks, Photographer and Holly Welty, Creative Designer.First Love USA along with its organizing committee in Nigeria represented by Nkemakonam Enenwali, Ejike Eneh and Felix Chukwu worked in partnership with Nigerias health care agencies to plan, promote and execute all mission activities. Medical services were delivered to infants and children through five clinic locations serving the needs of disadvantaged children. The sites included the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Mother of Christ Maternity Hospital, Annunciation Hospital, Park Lane Hospital and Udi General Hospital.While in Enugu, the mission team dispensed of 500 pounds of free medicine, served approximately 600 patients and put in 60 hours of clinic time in five days. The most common illnesses treated and or referred for care included respiratory distress, malnutrition, infectious diseases, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. Though much was accomplished, there were challenges. The health care system in Enugu generally lacked modern medical equipment and the training resources needed to provide a standard of patient care. This reality however, did not stop the mission team from completing the task at hand. They worked tirelessly to alleviate suffering and pain and to bring hope to children lacking access to affordable health care.For their effort, the mission team from Ohio was well received by the Executive Governor of Enugu State-His Excellency Barrister Sullivan Chime, the honorable Health Commissioner, Dr. Uzo Uzochukwu, the traditional ruler Iwwe Nnaji, and the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, the Most Rev. Dr. C.V.C. Onaga. When asked whether she thought the mission trip was a success, one team member said"The service of bringing light to a troubled world must never end ask me again next year. Click on the Photo Gallery tab to see more about the 2009 medical mission to Nigeria.Columbus Catholic Times Article Link: http://www.colsdioc.org/Offices/TheCatholicTimes/firstlove.aspxNews & EventscontentAIDS Walk 2009Pediatric Medical Mission Trip to NigeriaNewslettersColumbus Catholic Times ArticlePhoto GalleryPhotos MainPhoto Albums of FirstLove's Events...AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 2008AIDS Walk 20082009 ER Staff Cookout and AIDS Walk Central Ohio 20092009 ER Staff Cookout2009 ER Staff Cookout2009 ER Staff Cookout2009 ER Staff Cookout2009 ER Staff CookoutAIDSWalk Central Ohio 2009AIDSWalk Central Ohio 2009AIDSWalk Central Ohio 2009AIDSWalk Central Ohio 2009AIDSWalk Central Ohio 2009AIDSWalk Central Ohio 2009AIDSWalk Central Ohio 2009PedMed Mission FundraisingPedMed Mission FundraisingPedMed Mission FundraisingPedMed Mission FundraisingPedMed Mission FundraisingPedMed Mission FundraisingPedMed Mission FundraisingPedMed Mission FundraisingPedMed Mission FundraisingPedMed Mission FundraisingNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardNigerian BoardPediatric Medical Mission 2009

For optimal viewing, click the Google Video tab on the bottom right side of the video (picasaweb); select 'Smooth Video' and 'Original Size'Click to view Pediatric Medical Mission 2009 video in PicasaWebPhoto AlbumscontentAIDS Walk 2008ER Staff CookoutPedMed Mission FundraisingNigerian BoardPediatric Medical Mission 2009Contact UsDonateDonate!All donations to First Love are acknowledged in writing. First Love is a 501 (c) 3 IRS tax-exempt non-profit. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the U.S. law.HAITIHelp For Haiti Fundphoto courtsey AFPphoto courtsey AFPphoto courtsey AFPphoto courtsey AFPphoto courtsey AFPJoin FirstLove on its mission to help victims of the Haiti Earthquake. We are working to raise funds for a mobile medical clinic that will provide healthcare and medicines to those affectedTo sign up for the Pediatric Medical Mission or to find out how you can help with the planned medical mission trip please, contact:The Coordinator - Pediatric Medical Mission to HaitiP.O. BOX 13546 Columbus, Ohio 43213-0546Phone: (614) 668-1752 Email: firstloveusa_yahoo.com Help by donating to this fund. Click the DONATE button above to donate (please indicate that this is for the Haiti Fund) P.O.Box 13546 Columbus, 43213 | Phone: (614)-668-1742 | Email: firstloveusa_yahoo.com | Website: www.firstloveinc.org | Last Updated: 01/24/2010

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