KIKUNDI CHA MAISHA BORA
The HIV/AIDS support group, “Kikundi cha Maisha Bora” (Group for Better Life) was established in 2009 as a Peace Corps project. The group has grown drastically to nearly 80 members; an all-inclusive group of people living with and without HIV/AIDS. Currently, the group has a choir and drama troupe, teaching villagers and students about HIV transmission, importance of testing, and availability of HIV medications. As part of a Wangama Foundation initiative, the Group for Better Life has a bee keeping business.
Wangama Foundation also supports the village of Imalilo’s PLWHA group’s business projects.
BEEKEEPING BUSINESS
20 beekeeping boxes provided to the group to start the business
Began selling honey in 2019 for income-generation
Group for Better Life also uses honey for immune boosting qualities
Honey straining equipment and personal protective equipment supplied to the group
FUTURE PLANS
Income generation and business management education
Continuing education of people living with HIV/AIDS (nutrition, dental care, opportunistic infections, sexual health)
Imalilo and Wangama villages PLWHA groups collaborate and discuss business strategies
DONATE MEDICAL SUPPLIES!
Wangama Health Center is in need of medical supplies such as gloves, scissors, gauze, medical tape, and masks. If you are interested in donating medical supplies, please email wangama.foundation@gmail.com for shipping instructions.
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