The nurse-counsellors involved in Highlands Hope hospitals and clinics have met twice and decided to create a new network to meet regularly for professional support and development.

Yet, what amazes me in this time of challenge, is the constant reminder of an equal and opposing force of hope that is always at work, often presenting itself in subtle ways. It is never difficult to find examples of strength, courage and movement forward in everyday life here.
by Christina Clausen

PIUMA met the day after the detention of its advisor, Jackson Mbogela, and drafted the attached letter demanding an explanation of this flagrant contravention of his human rights.

“We are relieved that Mr. Mbogela is no longer being kept in jail,�? said the General Secretary of EAWM, Gottfried Mernyi, “but we are angry that his human rights are being so flagrantly denied by police authorities. “

This year I did an internship at PIUMA. In the matter of HIV there is an incredible and very fast development!
by Fabian Wirnsperger

In a press release from Vienna, Highlands Hope partner EAWM demands that the human rights of HIV activists be respected in Tanzania

Two more members of PIUMA die as care continues to deteriorate in Bulongwa

Police have detained Jackson Mbogela, director of PIUMA, in Iringa for questioning. PIUMA is meeting today to discuss how to react to this infringement of Mr. Mbogela’s human rights and its own right to organize without intimidation from local authorities.

Highlands Hope and PIUMA are heartened by the Rt. Hon. Mr. Lowassa’s decisive leadership

Grave concern expressed over the arrest of journalist Edwin David and intimidation of PIUMA volunteers and HIV care staff.

PIUMA speaks out to PM about corruption and inadequate HIV-AIDS care.