Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide maternal and child healthcare to the economically poor people of Malawi and Kenya, with particular reference to HIV treatment and care.

Featured Project

New Bwaila Maternity Hospital

New Bwaila Maternity Hospital Lilongwe the capital of Malawi, opened by Dr Mary Robinson on the 7th October 2009. Prevention of mother to child HIV Transmission will be central to the healthcare provided at this hospital.....
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About Rose

Rose Atieno was a 32 year old Kenyan woman who died in a rat infested hut in Nakuru. Rose was cared for by her 7 year old son, as both her husband and daughter Harriet were HIV positive. Harriet contracted the virus from Rose during pregnancy.

Latest News

25th February 2010-Founder Mary Donohoe awarded Honorary Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons Ireland: Read more
18th February 2010 News from The Rose Project: 147,000 people tested for HIV between Sept. 2008 and Jan. 2010: Read more
19th January 2010- Winter Lunch on 5th February in Royal Irish Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire!: Read more

Mary Robinson

"It's always a small group of people who make a major impact and The Rose Project has demonstrated this."

Bill Clinton

"The Rose Project is doing magnificent work. We will be partnering with The Rose Project and working with them."

Seamus Heaney

"The Rose Project is an exemplary response to a terrible situation, a reminder of the stern and beautiful truth we were once taught in the cathecism; my neighbour is all mankind, it cries out for support."

International Partners

Irish Aid: Ireland's programme of official development assistance to developing countries.
UNICEF: Working in over 150 countries across the world, UNICEF is committed to finding the best and most cost-effective ways to save children's lives, providing health care, nutrition and education to help every child realise their full potential.
Haukeland University Hospital: is one of the largest hospitals in Norway. HUH is working closely with The Rose Project to provide nursing services, midwifery support and supplies in support of a new maternity ward at Bwaila/KCH in Malawi. The HUH maternity ward and the Clinical Device Department will be responsible for the procurement and installation of the equipment vital to the operation of the Bwaila/KCH operation.
CAFOD: CAFOD works to end poverty and make a just world. It is the official overseas development and relief agency of the Catholic communities of England and Wales.

Business & Media

The Rose Project is doing magnificent work. We will be partnering with The Rose Project and working with them

Bill Clinton

42nd President of the United States, speaking at an event in honour of Rose Atieno, the 16 millionth person to die of AIDS in Africa.

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With your help

The Rose Project can make a difference for people living with or affected by HIV or AIDS. We help by funding projects that make a real difference.