Tanzania: Maasai rising to the challenge of HIV/Aids

Times are changing and, in one respect, the Maasai are changing too. Before, the Masaai warriors would look after their herds of cattle, but now many of them have to go into urban areas to work and earn money. They often take with them their attitude towards sex. The Maasai culture of sharing wives may still pose a potential threat and encourage the spread of HIV/AIDS, but despite their deep-rooted traditions, the Maasai have acknowledged the new challenge, and do seem prepared to adapt.