AIDS in Africa has had a short but devastating history.
“It all started as a rumour… Then we found we were dealing with a disease. Then we realised that it was an epidemic. And, now we have accepted it as a tragedy.” - Chief epidemiologist in Kampala, Uganda1
AIDS is robbing African countries of the opportunity to have an economy through the deaths of the very people essential to nurture economic growth and development.
A girl growing up in Bagamoyo District of Tanzania sets out on a journey strewn with difficulties. From the outset, she is not considered on the same level as her brothers.
The stats on the effects Aids has had in Sub Saharan Africa underline the need to fight this pandemic together with the people of Africa before its too late. The time to act is now!!!!.
Bahir Dar
Atetegeb Gashaw (10) with her sister Taneta (3) & her friend Fereda Mulugojain (14) all live on the streets. They spend their day begging from 5.30 am until 7pm.
AIDS in Africa has had a short but devastating history.
Miss Arafa Maneno is one of 8 girls selected from over 150 applications from girls to participate in the Revolving Fund programme
A girl growing up in Bagamoyo District of Tanzania sets out on a journey strewn with difficulties. From the outset, she is not considered on the same level as her brothers.
The stats on the effects Aids has had in Sub Saharan Africa underline the need to fight this pandemic together with the people of Africa before its too late. The time to act is now!!!!.
HIV and AIDS in Africa questions and answers "Awareness is Healing".
Bahir Dar
