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Project Managers Joaquim and Tuula Baretto

Goa, India
Family Care Goa

Project No: I19
 Project Managers:
Joaquim and Tuula Baretto

Contact Info:

Family Care Goa ran a clinic for PLWAs (people living with HIV-AIDS) where medical check ups and basic medicines were supplied free-of-charge. Although the clinic is now closed, Family Care Goa continues to focus on organizing support groups for HIV patients. They have regular meetings with those afflicted with HIV-AIDS to help them develop a positive outlook on life and a healthy self-esteem. Family Care Goa also seeks to find employment and housing for PLWAs, as well as sponsorship for their children. Where necessary, they provide spiritual strength for patients in their terminal stages, allowing them to die with dignity.

Additionally Family Care Goa aims to improve conditions in local orphanages and homes for the elderly, providing needy institutions with TVs, VCD players and VCRs, along with sets of educational and character building video and VDC programs. Moreover they present character-building seminars at schools and institutions, and host regular Bible studies and meetings.

Real Life Story - A Mother's Last Wish-
Mom was dying of AIDS, and had one last wish for her
10-year-old daughter...(click here for full story)


Joaquim MCing a program for PLWAs, "Celebrating Life".


Visiting the terminally sick at the local government hospital.

Offering Support to those Affected by AIDS


Joaquim MCing a program for PLWAs,
"Celebrating Life".


Project Manager Tula Baretto (left) with
attendees, after a meeting.

Project Manager Joaquim making a point
at a meeting for HIV patients.

PLWA activity, celebrating Shania's birthday.


Visiting the terminally sick at the local
government hospital.


Jesse's impromptu artwork cheers
up a hospitalized child.

A PLWA support group.

Orphaned children partake of outing
and balloon sculpture.

Other Activities


Joaquim adding essential grains to food
packets for the poor.


After a mass to remember a friend who passed
away with AIDS.


Many of the residents at this Old Folks' Home
have no visitors whatsoever!


So we bring along snacks and gifts,
but it's our kids who are the real hit!