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Volunteering in Tanzania - HIV/AIDS project
Maasai International Challenge Africa (MICA) is a non-profit organization based in Arusha, Tanzania and run by volunteers spread around the world. MICA coordinates placement of international volunteers committed to social justice who seek to learn and contribute by working as part of community initiated projects in developing countries.
Each year we place over 500 people into our programs abroad and have a wide range of volunteer travel opportunities, in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Ghana, India, Nepal, Philippines, Malawi,
Bolivia, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Peru – Cusco, Peru – Lima and Thailand.
Despite global concerns and efforts, the HIV/AIDS disease is still epidemic in Africa. HIV/AIDS prevention and counseling projects in Tanzania are an attempt to prevent further transmission through education. The projects also provide moral support to those affected and help them to build self-esteem and hope in life.
Volunteers in this program will care for HIV/AIDS infected children and adults and get them involved in educational activities, with focus on safe sex. Educational materials are provided.
Volunteers help with the following activities
* Care for and encourage HIV/AIDS patients.
* Counseling and education in hospitals and communities.
* Encourage young men and women by involving them to actively participate in HIV/AIDS preventive educa-tion in the district
* Help various HIV/AIDS organizations in their community outreach programs such as hospice care, recreational and educational programs, voluntary HIV counseling and testing, seminars and conferences on the virus within the community.
* Counseling for the caretakers and distributing medication and food supplies.
* Assist with homecare visits to HIV positive people.
Medical training is not necessary for all aspects of the program, but a background in HIV/AIDS and basic health care is preferred.
Volunteers without medical background will help to educate and entertain children and other practical tasks.
You will almost certainly be asked to help with informal teaching for children and adults. Your role could include activities in nurseries, children’s homes, with HIV/Aids victims, helping adults to practice their English and arranging fun activities.
Volunteers will need to be pro-active in organizing activities they particularly want to get up and running.
Volunteers generally are accommodated with host fami-lies in local communities or they stay at the volunteer house. Host families are active community members who are trained and experienced with international volunteers. You will get a single or shared room with another volunteer. Your host will provide three meals a day.
MICATZ application fees: US $200.00 covers advertising, program promotion, and office and other overhead expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries)
For more information:
E-Mail; info@micatz.org Visit Our Web Site:http://www.micatz.org »
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