INITIATING KUVA CLUBS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF ARUSHA MUNICIPAL
– August 18, 2007
Together with international volunteers and local youths, CHAWAKUA created Kupima UKIMWI kwa Vijana wa Arusha (KUVA) clubs: youth-led groups that promote HIV Testing for citizens of Arusha. KUVA clubs were initiated in 7 secondary schools and one street children’s organization, Children for Children’s Future (CCF). KUVA clubs work with youth who are both in and out of school.
The group most vulnerable or at risk of being infected by HIV in Tanzania are youth under 25 years old. Non government organizations, international organizations and the government are working hard to educate people in order to be free the community from the virus. On July 14th 2006, the President of Tanzania, Mr. Kikwete launched a National campaign on Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) to encourage Tanzanians to come forward, test, and know their health status. The event was accepted by majority of Tanzanians and we received generous support.
Picture of the events: August 18th, 2007
1242 – Part of CHAWAKUA members and volunteers seen in one of the pilot school with student selected to be peer educators few minutes after the training on HIV/AIDS/STI and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health
1063 – Members of KUVA club from different schools a meeting doing preparation of the event on voluntary counseling and testing
281 – The guest of honor District Medical officer Dr. Solomon is making a speech to hundreds of students and other people who attended at the event of Kupima UKIMWI kwa Vijana Arusha
309 – One of the students being drawn blood ready for testing
311 – Student seemed to be very happy with this event of VCT as you can see their smile faces.
Consultation Services for Microfinancing – June 13th
CHAWAKUA will provide Microfinancing consultation services to several individuals chosen to receive small business loans. The consultation services will educate the micro-finance participants to effectively manage their loans and grow a small business. It is important to educate these individuals on the basics of profit & loss statements, and growing a profitable business. In addition, classes will be provided on how to effectively grow and manage types of small businesses. (eg: vegetable stands, chicken egg production, used clothing etc.)
