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 Behind the Scenes in Swaziland From the outside, multiple countries look beautiful and perfectly polished, but it is only when you come closer that you see there are problems going on in different places of the world. These problems steal lives and families, and it is our job to try and help to stop this. 

Swaziland is one of the remaining monarchies in the world. And just about everyone loves the king; he is a symbol of what it means to be a Swazi.

The people may adore their king, but he does not do much to help the rising HIV/AIDS crisis that is taking a toll on many of the lives in this country. Swaziland is even smaller than New Jersey, but its problems are bigger than war and famine. Four in every ten people in Swaziland is HIV positive; and now the life expectancy is only the middle age of 33. Yes, the King has warned his people, but his efforts are more of a problem than a resolution. The Annual Reed Dance still takes place and polygamy is a must for all men. It is said that in Swaziland your status is determined by how many wives and children you have. A myriad of children lose their parents to the disease, and are left with nothing to help them.  

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