AIDS in South Africa
May 19th, 2009
Student Video
- Nomfundo Eland from TAC South Africa national office speaking to TnCIS study abroad students 2009
Today students had a opportunity to learn more about the AIDS epidemic in South Africa. This morning, Namfundo Eland from TAC (Treatment Action Council) spoke to our students. TAC is an advocacy non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring all HIV positive South Africans can access treatment. Currently, only half of those with AIDS is receiving treatment. We also learned that just a few years ago, President Obama visited their clinics here in Cape Town. Later, we visited Nazareth House, which is one of several orphanages here in Cape Town. Nazareth House also serves as a hospice for older AIDS patients. TnCIS students were very happy to donate clothing, toiletries, diapers and infant formula to Nazareth House.
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Visiting TAC was a very eye opening outing for me. Although I knew a lot about the AIDS epidemic I learned things that related to South Africa and some of the surrounding areas. It was really inspiring to be around people that are so passionate about what they are doing and do not mind fighting for a cause. I would love to have the chance to come back next summer and work with TAC, especially with the women’s program because that’s something I’m really interested in. Being here has been an eye opener and I can only hope to continue to learn more about this beautiful country.