In an effort to distribute information about the AIDS pandemic to all parts of Tanzania, TAYOA opened an information center at Ubungo National bus station on March 9, 2001. Generously underwritten by the Embassy of Finland, the center will spread its awareness and prevention message through videos presented both in the station and on the entertainment systems of long-distance buses. Opening ceremonies were attended by Honourable Ambassador Ritva Jolkkonen of Finland, Dr. Nzige, Head of Prevention Unit - Ministry of Health, Mr. Mtenga, Secretary General of TABOA (an association of bus owners), and Mr. Mkama, Chairman of City Commission, as well as hundreds of bus patrons.

The Event

Symbols of the AIDS menace frame the speakers' tent.

Singers, dancers, and actors entertain the crowd while promoting AIDS awareness.

Gerald (one of our Big Brothers), Peter Masika (TAYOA Project Director), Ambassador Jolkkonen, Dr. Nzige, and Mr. Mtenga pose before the TAYOA office.

The Speakers

Mr. Mtenga applauds the effort to spread the anti-AIDS message to a broad audience.	Mr. Masika emphasizes the themes of awareness and prevention.
Ambassador Jolkkonen addresses the crowd in both Swahili and English.	Dr. Nzige speaks while master of ceremonies Paulo Mwakajumba looks on.

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