7.2. Will I have enough money?

* People with AIDS should work for as long as possible.
* One of the most important ways of preventing those affected by HIV and AIDS from becoming so poor that they can no longer take care of themselves, is to make sure that those who are working can continue to do so.
* Family members with jobs should not stay at home to look after people who are ill unless this cannot be avoided.
* If you are too ill to work, and have very little income, you can apply for a government disability grant. A means test will be used to decide if you qualify for the grant. If you need extra care and nursing you may be also able to qualify for additional help.
* Affected families can try to start a small business from their homes.
* Small employment creation projects can also be started. For example, in Khayelitsha in Cape Town, the Wola Nani project has been very successful in helping women living with HIV and AIDS. They have started a beadwork and craft workshop where people learn skills. The women do the work at home and the project sells it for them. Wola Nani sells many of their products overseas.
* There are government and community-based programmes that can help you earn an income.
See 11. Government support


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