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Original Post Date: 2008-11-11 Time: 08:00:10  Posted By: Jan

By Hazel Sambo

Although the HIV and Aids pandemic is spreading rapidly not only in South Africa but on the entire African continent, there is still hope as young people demonstrate that the future is indeed in their hands.

Twelve outstanding young achievers will tackle some of the continent’s toughest challenges and promote the goal of an HIV-free generation.

A new series Imagine Africa, Africa’s first authentic television reality show featuring these young achievers will begin on SABC1 on November 12 at 6.30pm.

Filmed in Abidjan, Soweto and Mombasa, the show engages and motivates young people in an exciting platform of discussion and action on HIV and Aids.

Twelve contestants from across Africa will compete in three teams.

Over 13 weeks they will take on tough challenges focusing on key development issues, to find out which team can come up with effective and innovative approaches to some of the most pressing problems facing African communities.

Their aim is to mobilise young people to rise above the challenges of their circumstance and better the future of all Africans.

Each of the contestants, all aged between 18 and 25 years, have demonstrated exceptional leadership in overcoming personal challenges.

One of the primary goals of the show is to demonstrate the power of personal initiative and leadership in tackling persistent problems and in service to others.

Chief Executive of ITV Tanzania, Joyce Mhaville said: “The first series of Imagine Africa resonated very strongly with the youth target audience.”

She said that the show is part of an ongoing Pan-African HIV and Aids education and awareness campaign organised under the auspices of the African Broadcast Media Partnership against HIV and Aids (ABMP).

“We expect that by repeating the series over the next several years we will continue to grow a loyal following, but more importantly we will help motivate a strong sense of purpose and commitment among a core group of young Africans to the goal of an HIV-free future for Africa,” Mhaville, who is also the chairperson of ABMP, said.

    • Source: http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?art_id=vn20081111052902324C662080