Notes on words, design and getting found
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It virtually happened
For Health Education Training and Technical Assistance Services (HETTAS), the lockdown announced in March 2020 heralded the inevitable end of the organisation. HETTAS solely relies on donor funding and its HIV prevention offering is largely centred around three curricula aimed at youth beneficiaries between the ages of 10 and 18.
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