This project exclusively focuses for children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS are being supported by PWDS/Alliance under the financial support of GFATM round 6. The term CHAHA represents "Children Affected by HIV/AIDS - Health and Happiness for All"- a wish from child. The 1st phase of the project from 1st September 2007-31st December 2007 was implemented in Sendhamangalam, Mohanur and Erumaipatti blocks of Namakkal District during which 70 CAAs & 14 CIAs were benefitted in Namakkal District. Currently this project is implemented in Sankari, Magudanchavadi,Edappadi and Konganapuram Blocks of Salem district from 2008 onwards.

This project has the following core service areas.

Providing care and support services for children living with HIV/AIDS & those affected by HIV, including orphans & vulnerable children (OVC).

Creating a supportive environment

• Stigma reduction in different settings.
• Strengthening of civil society & institutional capacity building.
• Developing information systems & conducting operational research.
   

Till July 2010, 741 CAAs and 48 CIAs  from 439 families have been reached and they were supported with various direct services on health, education and psycho-social and vocational trends along with sustainable income generation support under this project.