programmes
Monitoring and Mentoring.
- 2006 – 2019 Partnership with AMREF (African Medical Research Foundation) to mentor on Child Survival, PHC Reengineering and Maternal and Child Health services (IMCI).
- 2006 – 2018 Sub Recipients at FHI360 (Family Health International 360) to pilot palliative care within Makhuduthamaga Sub District in Sekhukhune District.
- 2008 – 2011 Mentored and supported 10 drop in centers through MSH (Management Science for Health) and Care SA, focus being on orphans and vulnerable children.
- 2018 – 2019 Coordinated and supported 6000 CHW (Community Health Workers) in Sekhukhune and Waterberg districts.
- 2020 – 2021 Mentored and Capacitated by Beyond Zero through Global Funds.
HIV Testing Services (HTS) – Health Facilities
- 2007 – 2018 Coordinated and supported 70 lay counselors placed in 43 health facilities for HIV Testing Services in Sekhukhune District, within the three sub districts (Makhuduthamaga, Fetakgomo and Greater Tubatse)
- 2008 – 2011 Youth outreach program supported by MACAIDS Fund for increasing access to youth within Drop in Centers in Makhuduthamaga sub district.
- 2018 – 2021 Coordinated and supported 923 lay counselors and 34 mentors placed in 555 health facilities for HIV Testing and Services in all five districts; Capricorn; Mopani; Sekhukhune; Vhembe and Waterberg in Limpopo province.
HIV Testing Services (HTS) – Non-Health Facilities
- 2007 – 2018 Coordinated and supported 2 professional nurses placed in 2 FET Colleges namely; CS Barlow in Greater Tubatse and Dr. CN Phatudi in Elias Motswaledi sub district Sekhukhune district.
- 2018 – 2021 Coordinated and supported 20 professional nurses in 20 TVETs within the five districts (Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg) of Limpopo province for HIV Testing Services to AGYW (Adult Girls and Young Women).
- 2019 – 2020 Awarded Small Community Grant by PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) to implement mobile HIV Testing Services in Limpopo Province focusing on Capricorn District.
People Living with HIV (PLHIV)
- 2005 – 2017 Formulation of support groups within 43 health facilities in Sekhukhune district.
- 2016 – 2018 Monitored and mentored 80 Mentor Mothers within Sekhukhune district for PMTCT (Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission).
Expanded Public Works Program – Non-State Sector
- 2012 – 2019 Alleviated poverty by targeting vulnerable households through education, food security, youth empowerment, early childhood development and also create more than 1500 job opportunities within Makhuduthamaga sub district supported by Independent Development Trust (IDT).
Expanded Public Works Program – Social Sector
- 2011 – 2018 Administered stipend Provincially, Waterberg and Sekhukhune district for EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) incentive grant for 230 General Workers, 188 Admin Clerks and 421 Community Health Workers
Men Who have sex with men (msm)
The term “MSM” or “Men who have Sex with Men” refers to behavior rather than identity or sexual orientation. MSM may include gay and non-gay identified men, bisexuals men, men who engage in ‘situational” sex with other men (for instance, in prisons schools, or militaries) and male sex workers, among others. Around the world, a wide variety of local terms and male identities fall under the MSM umbrella.
Why the MSM program?
- MSM are at risk high risk of HIV transmission and acquisition.
- MSM are a priority for targeted health.
- Prejudice, STIGMA & DISCRIMINATION prevents MSM from accessing health services.
- MSM rights are highly violated and abused.Â
- MSM are at high risk of STI transmissionÂ
MSM Program Objective
- We advocate for MSMÂ
- Prevention, Care and Treatment Â
- Psychosocial Support
- Human RightsÂ
- Human rights violationsÂ
What We Care For!
Home based care
To offer elderly people who are frail or semi-frail home-based care services so they can receive these services in the setting of their families, allowing them to enjoy and stay with their families.
Counselling
Through counseling, clients get better communication and coping skills, recover their self-esteem that was destroyed by abuse, increase their level of self-awareness, gain a deeper understanding of their circumstances, and are more likely to experience change.
Skills development
Unemployed individuals can access skills through programs for skill development. The unemployed are given the skills they need through skill development programs to assist them become independent by enhancing their economic backgrounds.
HIV/AIDS Care & Relief
When a client is HIV positive, caregivers make sure they are taking their medication and keep track of their adherence. They also accompany clients to clinics and hospitals in an emergency situation and educate them about health issues, particularly opportunistic infections.
Food Support
Food package assistance is available to clients who are unemployed, have no source of income, and do not receive any type of social aid for a certain period or until they have been connected to the proper service providers.
This is accomplished by evaluating the client’s household circumstances, which includes doing a home visit and determining needs.
Community
Young people in the community and all other employable individuals who lack employment, education, and training will have the chance to develop their skills and eventually find employment or succeed as independent contractors.