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Support Africa Organization currently operates from six cities in five countries. Our offices are located in:

Our approach is multi-faceted to reach the sexually active population on multiple levels. These targeted campaigns are tailored to take into account the local factors involved with delivering these messages (cultural sensitivity, illiteracy, poverty, etc. – please refer to the Africa section of this website). But generally speaking, our efforts are broken down into the following areas:

Posters and Brochures
Even simple posters can get the message across through the use of small words and pictographs so that as many people as possible can understand. Ignorance of AIDS/HIV – how it is transmitted, who can get it, even the fact that there is no cure – still is a major obstacle. By publicly distributing these types of literature, people are confronted with the information but are not forced to discuss AIDS or sex, both culturally taboo subjects in many cases.

Radio/TV Ads
Same message, different medium. Although most people do not own a TV or radio, they are quite common in cafes, city squares, and other public locations. We hope that because they are present in “social” settings, we may be able to stimulate discussion that would have been avoided before.

Condom Distribution
Free condom distribution at universities and secondary schools gives us a two-prong strategy. First, we can ensure that men and women have access to condoms to help prevent the spread of AIDS/HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Second, it allows us to discuss the issues one-on-one with students (who are generally more open to talking about the subjects) and give them the facts to dispel the myths.

Other Projects
Support Africa Organization is always searching for new ways to get the message about AIDS/HIV to the people who need it. We also try to positively impact the environment around if possible, including areas such as education, drilling bore holes for clean water, and establishing medical clinics. Because AIDS/HIV is so intertwined with other factors in day-to-day life, helping in these areas will ultimately indirectly help slow the disease's spread.

Other Countries
As our organization grows, we plan to create offices in several other countries. Our current list of target countries include Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe.

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