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Belize 

Belize has the highest number of HIV/AIDS cases per capita in Central America, with an infection rate that continues to be highest among females 15-29 years of age. Twenty-one percent of all new HIV infections are among young people 15-24 years of age.

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Diocese of Belize to implement an HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention program through the Belizean Anglican school system. The program was piloted in five schools in 2007 and has now expanded to all schools.

Promoting Health and Fighting Disease

  • A new, comprehensive program provides teachers with age-appropriate HIV/AIDS prevention curricula and workshops for primary and secondary school students.

  • Posters, pamphlets and student-created materials inform students and parents about the availability of services, care and support for people with HIV/AIDS.

Creating Economic Opportunity

  • Access to affordable credit and business development services is being provided to low-income entrepreneurs.

 

 

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