There are currently 1.4 million people living with HIV in Tanzania. The prevalence rate between the ages of just 15 years old and 49 years old is 4.7%. This figure is set to increase. HIV has blighted Africa and scaled down social progress for decades and Medi Trip Limited is pledging to become part of the solution.

Beyond the face of the problem, HIV diagnosis remains a social stigma and a heavy burden, particularly for newly diagnosed women who account for 6.2% prevalence rate of the newly diagnosed population-that's twice the rate of the male population. Often these women are mothers, sex workers or unmarried and without the vital community and family support they need to survive. Often in Tanzania, HIV positive women will be sex workers, be married to much older men or be in a 'sugar daddy' relationships with older promiscuous partners who in exchange provide money, gifts or social advancement. Gender inequality and poverty make it difficult for women to find their independence and lack of education perpetuates ignorance about safe sex. Women and children are the most vulnerable group and require strong community of support, not just to survive but to thrive!

Medi Trip is driven by the ethos of creating possibilities for brilliant people, this includes the community in which we are working in. There are thousands of Women in Arusha who only need an opportunity to get onto their feet and survive their diagnosis. We want to be part of the movement that is providing this opportunity and bring our compassion and expertise to making this happen.

Our pledge:

To apply and only work with our skills, knowledge and expertise
To be responsible and ethical in our approach
To ensure sustainability to our charitable efforts and contribution
To educate
To provide care, compassion and competence to our work
To provide a broad and holistic approach to our charitable contributions