Dennilton

My new home at NextAid's Community Center construction site was located in the rural township of Dennilton, Mpumalanga Province.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010

My new home at NextAid's Community Center construction site was located in the rural township of Dennilton, Mpumalanga Province.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010

One heartbreaking story after another is the reality of life in Dennilton during the time of AIDS.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010

During my first year of living there, Dennilton had an estimated 30 percent HIV prevalence rate.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010

Dennilton had an advantage over many rural South African communities in that it had a government hospital as well as a non-profit community clinic focused on treating HIV/AIDS.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010

I remember one of the first things that struck me about Dennilton was that there were more coffin shops than food markets in the town.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010

Dennilton had an advantage over many rural South African communities in that it had a government hospital as well as a non-profit community clinic focused on treating HIV/AIDS.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010

One heartbreaking story after another is the reality of life in Dennilton during the time of AIDS.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010

During my first year of living there, Dennilton had an estimated 30 percent HIV prevalence rate.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010

Upon driving into the town of Dennilton, you are bombarded by a series of odd roadside billboards.

Wendy Cross: Understanding the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Wendy Cross 2010