Orphans Africa

Tanzania is located just south of the equator. Rather than experiencing the four seasons, it has two rainy seasons: the “long rains” during April-May, and the “short rains” in November. Temperatures remain fairly consistent throughout the year, averaging about 30°C during the day.

Quick Facts:

One of the poorest countries in the world

1.3 times the size of Texas

Population almost 40 million people

Of those 40 million, 2.5 million are orphans

35% of the population are Christian, and 35% are Muslim

Unemployment rate is 70%

AIDS and malaria are the big killers.

8.8% of adults have AIDS

Life expectancy is 50.71

44% of the population are aged 0-14 years

53% of the population are aged 15-64 years

2.8% of the population are over 65 years

Median age is 17.7 years