Livelihood programme for HIV+/AIDS affected people in Tanzania

  Tanzania

Ngaramtoni

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Various

Description: The HIV Grant Programme aims to provide small grants, business training and ongoing support to individuals who have been infected with HIV or related illnesses, and whose husband/wife has died of AIDS or illnesses resulting from AIDS.
HOPE Trust fund in Ngaramtoni, and others started in several different areas has shown great success and results. Thanks to their simple yet very effective grant scheme, the HOPE Trust, and other such organizations has already considerably improve the lives of a lot of HIV affected families. So far over 900 individuals have benefited from the programme.
As a volunteer, you would be evaluting the various small business set up by the local families. You would be using your business and analytical skills to give simple yet effective suggestions to improve the income generated.

Highlights: This modest initial capital provided by the MondoChallenge Foundation allows families to set up of small business or income generating activities in order to sustain livelihoods and educate their children. MondoChallenge is working in partnership with several local organisations in order to help these populations.

"The business programmes are just helping people who would otherwise be begging on the street, no future, no independence, no self-worth. Like the grant recipients I went to visit giving them 80,000 Tsh, GBP40, the difference it makes. It brought a lump to my throat. Giving a small amount of money is a life-changing experience. Ive had a fantastic time, it will stay with me forever and I am desperate to come back."
- Janet Pankhurst

Qualifications:
-Business and analytical skills.
-Sense of humor
-patience
-resilience
-desire to get back to the real fun of doing business in a simple environment
- This placement is ideal for career break volunteers.

Cost in US$: 1,350+ (1 month)

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: The average age of a Mondo volunteer is 35. Couples and families are welcome. If travelling with a family member, the second member gets 50% off the program cost. Approximately 50% of our volunteers are non-UK based, with a large number of volunteers from North America, Europe and Australia. Our volunteers have a good level of general education and are enthusiastic, culturally aware, adaptable and highly motivated.

Age Range: 25+

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Tanzania Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

MondoChallenge's Mission Statement: MondoChallenge is an ethical organisation which organises overseas volunteer placements for people seeking a career or pre retirement break. We promote sustainable development in local communities with over 100 exciting projects in 21 thrilling locations and 9 amazing countries. Projects range from Business support & Livelihood, Community development, Health & Care Work, Teaching and many more. Projects are offered in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and South America. So, go ahead..take a break ! Explore a new country and do your bit for the world

Year Founded: 2001