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Volunteers sing at the opening celebration of a small AIDS Community Initiative Office in the village of Iki-Iki in eastern Uganda. Their song is in a commonly used call and response style, with a female voice singing lead and a mixed choir repeating her message. (Translation by Gloria Kalema Birungi) IACI Walks Proudly IACI walks proudly as they teach about AIDS. Better join TASO for treatment with ARVs. Thanks to TASO Mbale for teaching us and helping us with ARVs and all the support. |
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