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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly  Keiskamma Altarpiece

The AIDS-devastated village of Hamburg, South Africa built an altarpiece to signify hope. Details

 

Program: Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Episode: Keiskamma Altarpiece

Like many places across the African continent, the tiny fishing village of Hamburg in South Africa has been devastated by HIV/AIDS. Carol Hofmeyr is the doctor who treated many of the villagers there. She enlisted the women of Hamburg to create a massive altarpiece as a symbol of hope and resurrection.

Duration: (3:01)
Premiere Date: 09/15/2006
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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