Deus Ngowi The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial programme has recognized AJAAT member, Deus Ngowi, as ambassador for its events.
The national programme coordinator (Tanzania), Dr. Isangula Kahabi, said the award is based on Ngowi’s valuable contribution in advocacy and publicity programmes.
Ngowi is currently Rai newspaper features editor and has previously served in the same capacity with Tanzania Daima for
The candlelight memorial was held recently in Dar es salaam. Traditionally, the memorial events are held every third Sunday of May throughout the world.
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is a program of the Global Health Council, one of the oldest and largest grassroots mobilization campaigns for HIV/AIDS awareness in the world.
It started in 1983 and is led by a coalition of some 1,200 community organizations in 115 countries hosting local memorials that honor the lost and raise social consciousness about the disease.
The Candlelight is also much more than just a memorial. It provides opportunities for leadership development, policy advocacy, partnerships, and improvement of community mobilization skills.
With 33 million people living with HIV today, the Candlelight continues to serve as an important intervention for global solidarity, breaking down barriers, and giving hope to new generations.
In this year’s event 22 institutions commemorated the event in different regions, while nationally it was held in Moshi under White Orange Youth association.
In Dar es Salaam the candles were lit at Muhimbili National Hospital by Save Life Club members.
Hongera kwa kuwa balozi wa ukimwi. Lakini kuwa wazi. Package yake ni ngapi? We are more interested with the financial aspect.
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