Arusha District
ACE Africa is working in 2 locations in the Arusha district of the Arusha region:
1. Kimnyaki
2. Mateves
ACE conducted baseline operational research January - June 2008 and started programming in July 2008.
1. Kimnyaki
| Official Total Population (2002) | 18,967 |
| Estimated % living below poverty line | 60% |
| Estimated HIV/AIDS prevalence | 30- 40% |
| Estimated % PLWA | 25% |
| Estimated % OVCs | 17.1% |
| Estimated No. OVC | 489 |
| Estimated Average Household size | 6 |
Source: ACE TZ baseline survey 2008
2. Mateves
2. Mateves
| Official Total Population (2002) | 9, 410 |
| Estimated % living below poverty line | 60% |
| Estimated HIV/AIDS prevalence | 30-40% |
| Estimated % PLWA | 25% |
| Estimated % OVCs | 12.9% |
| Estimated No. OVC | 379 |
| Estimated Average Household size | 6 |
Source: ACE TZ baseline survey 2008
Facts about Kimnyaki & Mateves:
- The majority of the population is Maasai, i.e. semi-nomadic
- Cultural practices e.g. polygamy, witchcraft, wife & land inheritance are common
- The rights of the child are mainly unknown
- Stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS is high
- Many people do not have access to basic medical needs
- Misconceptions and lack of education on HIV/AIDS in community & schools
- The main sources of income are from farming and small businesses
- Few Support groups & systems to cope with increasing numbers of Orphans and Vulnerable Children
- Poverty is widespread and can be identified as one of the main reasons HIV prevalence rates are high
- Knowledge on the benefits of nutrition and HIV management is minimal over 75% do not have access to a kitchen garden
