Empire's Taraji on her Kliptown visit: 'I couldn't stop crying'

Taraji P.Henson and Terrence Howard have dominated headlines since arriving in South Africa on Sunday.

The Empire stars are in the country as part of a 5-day visit to promote their hit show.

While they have been in non-stop media interviews, they have also made time to see Joburg.

Taraji visited the Keep a Child Alive and SKY Foundation in Kliptown on Wednesday and detailed her emotional experience.

"I really can not put into words my experience today!!! The HOPE that these babies gave ME?!?! I was so sad and could NOT stop crying because I DO NOT understand why poverty exist. I JUST CAN NOT WRAP MY MIND AROUND IT!!! There is enough for EVERY HUMAN ON THIS EARTH!!!"

Pictures posted to the Fox Africa Instagram account show the actress surrounded by the children at the foundation.

Co-founded by American singer Alicia Keys, the foundation aims to end the economic, social and physical impact of HIV in South Africa.

Taraji is listed an ambassador on the website, and this being her first visit to SA, she got to see first hand the influence she has.

"I was so sad and couldn't stop crying in #Kliptown #SkyFoundation and at #KeepAchildAlive. God bless your pure heart @aliciakeys. When in #KlipTown a young man in the program asked me why I was crying I said " My heart hurts for the ppl here". He told me to stop crying because everything is going to be alright and proceeded to sing " Everything's gon be alright" and everyone joined in on the song. I couldn't believe it. The spirit of the African ppl CAN NOT AND WILL NOT BE BROKEN!!! Now that is HOPE like I have NEVER SEEN IN MY LIFE. I am forever a changed woman!!! God Bless SOUTH AFRICA!!! "