Day 2: Glory Victory Centre for HIV/AIDS Tests

Brings a whole new meaning to that famous American term, "The Working Poor".




Here are a few views of the surroundings in the slum area from our makeshift clinic (sorry about the degree to which a couple of these almost look artsy fartsy!)

Confidentiality is key: This board explains the test results so that those who were tested could keep their status to themselves.


Angie & Ivy getting ready to begin testing the willing.

We set up a testing clinic in a room above this particular church's sanctuary. The turnout was better than expected from our hosts' perspective. HIV/AIDS has quite a stigma attached to it in Africa, and that stigma even translates over into the decision to get tested. Most people would rather not know their status for fear that the community may treat them poorly.