(RED) Dollars at Work in South Africa:
Rise Clubs provide young women with a
safe space to discuss difficult issues and
help one another navigate the social and cultural challenges that can contribute to
risky sexual behavior.
C. LESOTHO
A. ZAMBIA
B. CHAD
Eliminating the transmission of HIV from mother to child is key to ending AIDS as an epidemic by 2030. That’s why (RED) dollars support programs that focus on 8 sub-Saharan African countries with a high prevalence of mother-to-child HIV transmission. But that’s not all (RED) money supports. (RED)-funded programs help provide care and counseling, treatment, sexual reproductive health and education and other prevention services.
D. NIGERIA
A. GHANA
B. SUDAN
(RED) Dollars at Work in Lesotho:
In Lesotho, children like Motselisi and her brother Moeketsi have received critical life- saving treatment and counseling services, thanks to programs supported by (RED) and the Global Fund.
(RED) Dollars at Work in Rwanda:
Aprofaper is an organization that provides job
and education opportunities for people living with HIV. Josephine is a member of Aprofaper’s Mukamira Farming Cooperative, and is being trained in cattle raising and agriculture. Thanks to this cooperative, she is healthy, thriving, and able to earn an income to support her family.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has ancestral ties to this country, which is known around the world for its impressive distance runners. It is home to 1,600,000 people living with HIV.
Think you can identify all 8 countries that receive (RED) funds? Let’s find out!
(RED) Dollars at Work in Kenya:
The Gilgil Center of HOPE supports the
high number of female sex workers in Gigil, Kenya through programs such as HIV testing and counseling and health education. Since the center opened, the rate of new HIV infections has dropped significantly.
Of the 38 million people currently living with
HIV, roughly 26 million live in sub-Saharan Africa.
To give you some perspective, this means that only
46 countries comprise two-thirds of the entire global
HIV population.
This landlocked country is bordered by seven different countries. It’s home to Victoria Falls—and 1,200,000 people living with HIV.
(RED) Dollars at Work in eSwatini:
At the Fairview LGBTQ group, peer facilitators lead discussions on sex education issues and set up mobile clinics for HIV testing services. In addition to increasing HIV testing among the LGBTQ local community, the group has helped the community become more aware and supportive of different sexual orientations.
C. ALGERIA
(RED) Dollars at Work in Ghana:
Nurse Nana, the senior nursing officer at the Adabraka Clinic, leads classes for expectant mothers and fathers to help prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. In her classes,
she provides education on maternal and newborn child health and ensures all parents are tested for HIV.
Think you can identify all 8 countries that receive (RED) funds? Let’s find out!
B. MADAGASCAR
Of the 38 million people currently living with HIV, roughly 26 million live in sub-Saharan Africa.
To give you some perspective, this means that only 46 countries comprise 2/3rd of the entire global
HIV population.
ZAMBIA
D. RWANDA
D. NIGERIA
C. MADAGASCAR
(RED) Dollars at Work in Tanzania:
Approximately 83,000 pregnant women in Tanzania need access to ARVs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Clinics like Ngarenaro Health Centre in Arusha, Tanzania provide pregnant mothers with the treatment, care and delivery services they need to stop them from passing the virus to their babies.
This country is one of the best places in the world to observe both black and white rhinos. It is home to the last absolute monarchy on the African continent—and 210,000 people living with HIV.
A. MOZAMBIQUE
B. eSWATINI (formerly known as Swaziland)
D. ETHIOPIA
D. TANZANIA
KENYA
Nelson Mandela was the first black president of this country. It’s home to Table Mountain— and 7,700,000 people living with HIV.
Don’t worry… we’ll give you some hints.
B. LESOTHO
B. SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
B. CHAD
With more than 4 million animals, this country holds the world record for the highest concentration of wild animals per square kilometer. It’s home to Mount Kilimanjaro—
the tallest mountain in Africa—and 1,600,000 people living with HIV.
A. eSWATINI
C. KENYA
D. TANZANIA
This country is the world’s second largest cocoa exporter and is regarded as one of the most peaceful destinations in Africa. It’s home to Kakum National Park—and 330,000 people living with HIV.
A. LESOTHO
Impressive! You have a better grasp on the geography of sub-Saharan Africa and the AIDS fight than most people, but you’re not quite an expert yet.
LESOTHO
Wow, you know sub-Saharan Africa like the back of your hand! Now your job is to help other people become just as knowledgeable!
This small, mountainous country is completely landlocked by South Africa and has the “highest low point” of any other country in the world: 1,400m. It’s home to 340,000 people living with HIV.
GHANA
eswatini
B. UGANDA
A. ETHIOPIA
C. RWANDA
C. LESOTHO
A. SUDAN
D. KENYA
C. GUINEA
Don’t worry… we’ll give you some hints.
rwanda
A. ZAMBIA
TANZANIA
Eliminating the transmission of HIV from mother to child is key to ending AIDS as an epidemic by 2030. That’s why (RED) dollars support programs that focus on 8 sub-Saharan African countries that have a high prevalence of mother-to-child HIV transmission.
No worries, very few people can identify all 8 countries. Besides, your score isn’t important—what really matters is that you’re putting in the time and effort to learn more about Africa and the AIDS fight. Major props to you!
D. BOTSWANA
(RED) Dollars at Work in Zambia:
Youth Alive Zambia is an NGO working to
prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS through programs for children and adolescents. These programs enable young people to initiate change and sustain behaviors that promote a healthy mind, body,
spirit, and environment.
C. MAURITIUS
Nicknamed “Land of a Thousand Hills,” this country boasts the best record for female representation in parliament around the globe, with nearly 2/3rd of its seats held by women. This country is also home to 220,000 people living with HIV.
