Southern Africa has the highest rate of HIV infection in the world. There are already 11 million orphans in sub-Saharan Africa and the number is increasing daily.  Thousands of South Africans are infected each day because of rape and other rampant forms of sexual violence can be a death sentence for women and girls. We are starting a new small business in So. Africa to help empower some of these women with income....

I wanted to let you all know about a cool non-profit that is doing great things: Kiva.org

Become a banker to the poor. A 25.00 loan where you can get your money back and also make a BIG difference for poor people around the world.

Riz Khan looks at how microfinancing is assisting small
businessmen and women in developing countries

Kiva.org is a non-profit that allows you to make a small 0% loan to low income entrepreneurs in the developing world (microfinance). Individuals like you can help provide affordable working capital for the poor -- money to buy a sewing machine, livestock, etc. -- and empower them to earn their way out of poverty.

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Understanding HIV

AT PRESENT there is no cure for AIDS, and medical science appears unlikely to find one soon. While new treatments delay the progression of the disease, it is far better to avoid infection in the first place. Before we discuss prevention, however, let us consider how the AIDS virus (HIV) is and is not passed from person to person. more info

African women in their societies

Among the majority of rural and low-income urban dwellers, women perform all domestic tasks, while many also farm and trade. They are responsible for the care of children, the sick and the elderly, in addition to performing essential social functions within their communities. They seek to manage the environment, although their struggle for survival often results in environmental damage from activities such as fuel-wood collection. more info

ACTIVISM FOR AFRICA SINCE 1953

Africa Action is the oldest organization in the U.S. working on African affairs. We are a national organization based in Washington, DC. Our work dates back to 1953, the year our oldest predecessor organization was founded in New York. more info

Microcredit Works

Microcredit works better than handouts for two reasons. First, it fosters enterprise rather than dependency. Second, a well-run microcredit scheme can be self-sustaining. Repayment rates of over 98% are common. more info

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