Since the establishment of the Health Education section of the Peace Corps in early 2000, Volunteers have been effective in addressing the HIV/AIDS challenge in Tanzania. The major contributing factor in HIV transmission are poor access to information among communities and behavioral changes in individuals. Two million people are estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. The virus creates many challenges in Tanzania and the effects of the epidemic are felt in each sector. There are increased numbers of orphans and vulnerable children, increased cost of providing services especially in health and education to the affected groups.
Tanzania is one of the countries supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The Peace Corps also receives a small amount of the funds to support its interventions. The funds are used to train volunteers, obtaining rescources, and support volunteer projects.
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Hi there---also going to tanzania!! we have a facebook group going if you are on there! can't wait to meet ya.
Hey Korie,
My name is James Maginot and I am a current Environmental Volunteer in Tanzania (health and environment are very similar and you train together.) I just wanted to say hi, as i will be meeting you in a couple of weeks upon your arrival here in Tanzania. I'll be helping out with your first months in country during training. I just wanted to offer to you and to any other of your fellow trainees you may have already found on the web, a contact here, for questions, concerns, comments, packing tips or anything else that you may not be too sure of back in the states. So please feel free to contact me at jamesmaginot@gmail.com with antything.
Safari njema, (Safe travels)
James
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