Nathaniel Dunigan is a social entrepreneur who created "Aidchild" to help orphans and vulnerable children suffering from AIDS in Africa. He first visited Uganda as a government official and was inspired to make a difference. He resigned his job, sold his belongings, and moved to Uganda to establish Aidchild. Within two years, Aidchild was chosen by Ugandan and American governments as a model for pediatric HIV/AIDS care across Africa. He has since opened a second center and treatment laboratory serving over 3,000 children and adults.
3. Introduction
Dunigan has testified before the United
States Congress in Washington, DC as an
expert witness in the identification of best
practices of care for orphans living with
AIDS, and other vulnerable children in
Africa. In 2004, He was nominated for
the World of Children Award.
4. History and Impact
Nathaniel Dunigan created Aidchild to
reach out to those children who were
suffering and dying. He first visited
Uganda when he was Deputy Director of
the Office of the Governor in Tucson,
Arizona. On his return to the US, he
resolved to make a difference, and
completed a feasibility study for his
Aidchild concept.
5. History and Impact
At the age of 26, he resigned from his job,
sold his car and belongings, and moved to
Uganda. Two years later, Aidchild was chosen
by the Ugandan and American governments
as a model of pediatric HIV/AIDS care for the
entire continent of Africa. A second center
was created just after that, as was a
treatment laboratory that has served the
needs of more than 3,000 children and adults
living with AIDS.
6. Credits of Sources; Team Names
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Du
nigan#Nathaniel_Dunigan
Team: Wilfred, Joshua, Hou Bean
7. 4a) Who did you share your presentation
with?
With my family
4b) How did others like your
presentation?
They like it for the effort put in.
4c) How could you do to build on the
presentation?
More pictures/photos
8. 4d) (Social)How do people feel about your
presentation?
They think that I had the effort and
determination
(Emotional) What have you discovered
thats new to yourself?
I have good determination
9. (Leadership) Do you find that working as
a team helps you increase your impact?
No.