ZARA TOURS AND GEITA GOLD MINE KILIMANJARO CHALLENGE EXPEDITION STEPS UP THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV & AIDS IN TANZANIA
TANZANIA, AFRICA–This year’s Geita Gold Mine Kilimanjaro Challenge expedition will take place in 16 th July, celebrating its 15th year in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. A fundraising expedition up to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, this challenge aims to join government efforts in combating the pandemic of HIV/AIDS across the country. Trekkers, spectators, supporters, and government officials will meet at the Machame gate on 16 th , July this year as they start the climbing toward the top of Africa. This climb will follow the Machame Route and end with a goal of raising awareness and funds to combat the virus and its effect to the communities. The country of Tanzania has been hard hit by HIV & AIDS, with around 1.5 million people living with the virus. While rates of infection have slowly declined in recent years, additional support is critical to making a real difference in halting it altogether. The Kilimanjaro Challenge has grown from humble begin...