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A Theological Call to Action!
Coalition of Religions Against HIV/AIDS in Cote d'Ivoire (CORAS-CI) - new!
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The Balm In Tanzania – A History
The Balm In Gilead received the complete endorsement and support of its partnership with both the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (Catholic) and Christian Council of Tanzania (Protestant) in 2002. Although dedicated to their partnerships, both groups indicated the need to work independently within the culture of their faith communities. The Balm In Gilead responded by working to build the infrastructure capacity of both partners. Although both CCT and TEC were engaged in some HIV/AIDS work, at the time the partnerships were established there was limited HIV/AIDS programming due to lack of resources, appropriate skill sets, materials and services.
During the official launch of The Balm In Gilead’s partnership with CCT, in May 2002, Prime Minister Frederick Tirway Sumaye endorsed and thanked The Balm In Gilead for its commitment to working with faith communities in Tanzania. The process of infrastructure development has forged new linkages between TEC, CCT and BAKWATA. They have joint meetings, share an evaluator and have developed joint strategic plans. Representatives from both TEC and CCT, as well as from The National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA), successfully worked together during The Balm’s Africa HIV/AIDS Faith Initiative Six-Week Training Institute in New York City in 2003. In January 2004, during a Four-Week Training Institute which took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, The Balm In Gilead formalized its partnership with BAKWATA thus completing its investment in each of Tanzania’s three major faith communities.
In conjunction with its faith partners and MAP International, The Balm In Gilead is also working to build the capacity of theological institutions from different denominations. The aim is to provide a comprehensive HIV/AIDS education curriculum to equip graduating clergy in addressing the challenges of the HIV/AIDS pandemic within their congregations and communities.
About Our Partners
Tanzania Episcopal Conference was established in 1956 as the
administrative office of the Catholic Church in Tanzania. It comprises 30 dioceses
with thousands of local churches and includes 40 medical facilities.
The Christian Council of Tanzania is an association of Protestant churches in Tanzania whose membership consists of 13 national church denominations including Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Africa Inland, Mennonite, Presbyterian, African Brotherhood, Moravian, Evangelistic and Lutheran.
The National Muslim Council of Tanzania Muslims (BAKWATA)
coordinates Muslim activities throughout the country. Formed in the 1960’s, BAKWATA represents the national interests of the Islamic community in Tanzania.
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Partner
Contact Information:
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Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC)
National HIV/AIDS Office In Partnership with
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
P.O. Box 2133
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: 255 022 285 1075 / 255 022 285 1079
Fax: 255 022 285 1133 / 255 022 285 0295
Dr. Alban Hokororo
National HIV/AIDS Director
Aloys Fizya Madulu
National HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator
Reginald Gerald Nyinge
National HIV/AIDS Evaluation Coordinator
National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) National HIV/AIDS
Office In Partnership
with The Balm In Gilead, Inc.™
Kinondoni Road
P.O.Box 21422
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: bakwatahivaids@yahoo.com
Dr. Saidi Mpendu
National HIV/AIDS Director
Asina Ally Shenduli
National HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator
Hamisi Malyunga
National HIV/AIDS Evaluation Coordinator
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Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT)
National HIV/AIDS Office In Partnership with
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.™
P.O. Box 1454
Dodoma, Tanzania
Tel: 255 26 232 1722
Fax: 255 26 232 4352
Email: cctaids@do.ucc.co.tz
Justin Nyamwoga
National HIV/AIDS Evaluation Coordinator
Rev. Jacob W. Kahemele
National HIV/AIDS Director
Clotilda T. Ndezi
National HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator
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AIDS Facts – Tanzania
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- By 2010, AIDS is expected to increase the death rate in Tanzania by more than one-half, and life expectancy will drop from 65 years to 37 years.
- Each year in Tanzania, approximately 50,000 to 60,000 children are born HIV-positive.
- Approximately 170,000 Tanzanians living with HIV/AIDS are children 15 and younger.
- Approximately 800, 000 children have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
- 40-50% of hospital bed occupancy is due to HIV/AIDS.
- Nine percent of Tanzania’s active labor force will be HIV-positive by 2005.
- Of the 33 million people living in Tanzania, an estimated 2.2 million people are living with HIV/AIDS.
Sources: Tanzania Care. “AIDS in Tanzania.” http://tanzaniacare.org, USAIDS Country HIV/AIDS Profile: Tanzania. www.usaids.org, WHO. “HIV/AIDS and TB in Tanzania.” www.who.org.
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