This is a departure from the usual rote-learning model. He was afraid this would be a problem along with bringing talk of sex and AIDS home, where it is usually not discussed. But the parents did not object. He has heard nothing negative in the four years he has been running the camp and taught 3,000 children.

His advice to other social entrepreneurs: “When you have a skill, go with what you think is right. Don't take giant steps until you follow the basic steps and things are lining up; then move ahead. Don't get discouraged by the scale of the problem. Do what you can – I am trying to solve AIDS 137 kids at a time.”

Philip Lilienthal, Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia (1965-1967), was Attorney/Advisor for the Peace Corps General Counsel’s Office, served as Peace Corps regional director in the Philippines and Deputy Director for the Peace Corps in Thailand. He is now founder and CEO of Global Camps Africa.