Pastor Reki Jimu learned he had HIV when he turned 30 back in 2001. His first wife Tendai died from the disease at just 27 years old. The pastor started a TV show about fighting HIV discrimination on ZBC three years later. He wanted people to take their medicine and live normal lives. Those days saw many deaths from AIDS across the country.
The 54-year-old pastor lost two sons but his daughter Faith survived. She has three healthy kids who tested negative for the virus. Many people think Pastor Jimu died because his show stopped airing on television. He actually lives in Chitungwiza and still helps patients at the local hospital. The pastor tests people for HIV and gives them advice about living with the condition.
Pastor Jimu started the Christian Fellowship Network Trust to help children without parents. His new wife Francisca reminds him to take his pills and supports his charity work. They recently threw a party for poor kids at their house. The couple gave away blankets and clothes from donors. They also help children get birth certificates through government offices.
Many parents died from COVID-19 and AIDS leaving kids to care for themselves. Some children cannot attend school without proper paperwork. Pastor Jimu and his wife take medicine called Sodium Vaiplent and Kocitaf. Neighbors praise their work helping orphans and disabled people get medical care. Community workers say HIV patients need constant support to remember their daily medication.
The 54-year-old pastor lost two sons but his daughter Faith survived. She has three healthy kids who tested negative for the virus. Many people think Pastor Jimu died because his show stopped airing on television. He actually lives in Chitungwiza and still helps patients at the local hospital. The pastor tests people for HIV and gives them advice about living with the condition.
Pastor Jimu started the Christian Fellowship Network Trust to help children without parents. His new wife Francisca reminds him to take his pills and supports his charity work. They recently threw a party for poor kids at their house. The couple gave away blankets and clothes from donors. They also help children get birth certificates through government offices.
Many parents died from COVID-19 and AIDS leaving kids to care for themselves. Some children cannot attend school without proper paperwork. Pastor Jimu and his wife take medicine called Sodium Vaiplent and Kocitaf. Neighbors praise their work helping orphans and disabled people get medical care. Community workers say HIV patients need constant support to remember their daily medication.
