nata, botswana. see more: natavillage.org
On March 4, 2006, Nata made history by becoming the first village in Botswana with a website. natavillage.org is a unique opportunity for the reader to witness the battle to control the spread of HIV/AIDS in an African village. Botswana has the second highest HIV infection rate in the world (37% for ages 15-49). The co-founders, a Canadian traveler, a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, and a local businessman were all frustrated that millions of dollars pour into Botswana due to the AIDS pandemic yet little money reaches remote villages like Nata. The site www.natavillage.org offers the visitor 3 videoblogs, a 10 minute documentary ( WATCH NOW), over 350 flickr photos and a blog that gives the reader an intimate look into the lives of the villagers. The reader is given the opportunity to donate directly to the village and the funds are managed transparently by a local 6 member board of trustees with very little overhead cost. The donor can see the results of their generosity through regular photos of what is purchased. People living with AIDS (PLWA's) in Nata must travel 60 miles to reach the ARV (anti-retroviral ) clinic. Many can't afford the $4.00 bus fare. The trust provides transportation money for all members of the PLWA support group to reach their life saving ARV's. The trust also purchased a sound system and generator for an out of school youth group that provides vital HIV/AIDS educational activities to Nata and the surrounding villages. We hope to serve as a model for other villages and change the way aid is distributed in the developing world.
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aspnet_guy 65 months ago | reply
do oyu mind if i use this on my travel blog? Travel Guide
jonrawlinson 65 months ago | reply
Aspnet guy, no problem. Just be sure to give me credit.
thanks,
JON.
Avision Photography 64 months ago | reply
this one is outstanding, you take some great shots Jon!! (Chris Collacott here)
M i r a n d a K [deleted] 63 months ago | reply
unreal
Miguel Servellón 60 months ago | reply
Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado NUESTROS ANCIANOS / OUR ELDERLY y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Aldhis 57 months ago | reply
Hi, I like the expression shown by this photo... I'd like to add this to my blog Stories of Picture to complete my post. I believe this is the most appropriate picture for it.
Maurizio Casadei 52 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Fotografi senza frontiere, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Pablo Polo 51 months ago | reply
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loswl 48 months ago | reply
Excellent shot, full of character!! :o)
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godserv 48 months ago | reply
Very memorable. Love it.
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Keir D. Chapple 48 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Positive Images of Black Men, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
louisa_catlover 46 months ago | reply
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Sean Hawkey 42 months ago | reply
splendid
elizab634 31 months ago | reply
Breathtaking .
chaim4x1 31 months ago | reply
This Person really needs some Anti Aging
Treatment
Nick_Hudson 28 months ago | reply
I like the photojournalist approach - great job!
Nick_Hudson 28 months ago | reply
Another thing, I like how his left eye looks like it's reluctantly peering out of the socket, hiding behind folds of skin
GoOverseas 22 months ago | reply
Hello!
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Andrew
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Horny Goat Man 7 months ago | reply
I bet a few wise stories could be heard from this man