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Why Tanzania

Statistics

  • 1.1 million AIDS orphans
  • 55,000 kids are born HIV positive each year… most die before they are 5.
  • 1.6 million Tanzanians are HIV positive…
  • 50% death rate
  • The average life expectancy of a Tanzanian is 46.
  • On any given day in Tanzania, 140,000 children under 15 are living with AIDS.
  • 10% of the population is infected with HIV.
  • There is 1 doctor for every 24,000 HIV / AIDS patients.
  • 1.7 million adults are living with HIV / AIDS.
  • 60% of Tanzanian's hospital beds are occupied by with HIV complications and/or AIDS.
  • Mean Annual Income = $500.00