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Working with resource-poor urban communities in Mwanza City, Tanzania : experiences on external HIV/AIDS mainstreaming : article produced as part of the KIC project


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Abstract: About 74% of the population in Mwanza City in North-western Tanzania lives in informal settlements. The unplanned settlements of Ilemela and Pasiansi wards are characterized by high population density, lack of basic social services and generally poor infrastructure. The Mwanza Urban Livelihood Programme of ACORD (Agency for Co-operation and Research in Development) started working with resource-poor urban households in the unplanned areas in 1999, through interventions focusing on increasing community access to micro-finance services, environmental sanitation and education, and on HIV/AIDS and gender issues.
Authors: Ng’wanangwa, D.P.
Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
Category: Practice
End Page: 6
Serial number: 1
ISSN: [1871-7551]
Journal: Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords: HIV and AIDS , economic development , women , finance
Language: eng
Organization: KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year: 2006
Region: East Africa
Right: © 2006 KIT
Subject: Health and Nutrition
Start Page: 5
Title: Working with resource-poor urban communities in Mwanza City, Tanzania : experiences on external HIV/AIDS mainstreaming : article produced as part of the KIC project