Change and Activism – Useful Contacts

Contact Name Description Phone Number Website Email
AIDS Consortium (AC)

The AIDS Consortium (AC) is an organisation which with its affiliates fights for the basic human rights of those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. The AC believes that the community is the space in which HIV and AIDS are most effectively addressed.

(Gauteng head office) +27 11 403 0265 (North West office) +27 14 592 2942 (Limpopo office) +27 15 291 4541 www.aidsconsortium.org.za/ .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
AIDS Training Information and Counselling Centre (Cape Town)

A programme developed to train health care workers about HIV/AIDS

0860 142 142 http://www.capegateway.gov.za/aticc .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation

The Desmond Tutu foundation uses a combination of academic expertise and social activism to address HIV and AIDS in South African society. Projects include free HIV testing and counseling, training and guiding health care practitioners, supplying treatment and projects addressing TB as related to HIV and AIDS.

+27 21 633 6599 www.desmondtutuhivcentre.org.za/ .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Gender Links

An organisation aimed at strengthening gender links between both sexes in the SADC region

+27 11 622 2877 www.genderlinks.org.za .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
HIVSA

HIVSA develops and implements innovative and multi-disciplinary programmes which directly contribute to the increased well being, upliftment and life skills education of people living with HIV.

+27 11 494 1900 www.hivsa.com .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
National Association of Child Care Workers (NACCW)

NACCW is a registered non-profit organization working independently to promote optimal standards of care for orphaned, vulnerable and at-risk children and youth.

+27 21 762 6076 www.naccw.org.za
Nelson Mandela Foundation

a charity organisation aimed at the betterment of the youth of South Africa, envisioned by former president Nelson Mandela

+27 11 547 5600 www.nelsonmandela.org .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA)

A women’s organisation that addresses women’s needs from psychological, social and political angles. they focus on combating violence against women and children and improving women’s position within society

+27 11 642 4345 www.powa.co.za .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Reproductuve Health and HIV Research Unit (RHRU)

An organisation based in Hillbrow which focuses on reproductive health and HIV research and programmes, as well as urban renewal and community development.

+27 11 358 5300 www.rhru.co.za .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Right to Care

An NPO aimed at providing ARV treatment for those who are unable to do so themselves.

+27 11 276 8850 www.righttocare.org
Section 27

A South African NGO aimed at the betterment of peoples lives by the assurance of human rights being fulfilled

+27 11 339 4311 www.section27.org.za .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sonke Gender Justice

organisation used as a tool in promoting gender equality in South African society

+27 21 423 7088 www.genderjustice.org.za .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Soul City

A local organisation aimed at educating people on HIV.

0861 768 524 www.soulcity.org.za .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group

Africa’s largest mental health support and advocacy group. On this website you will find comprehensive mental health information and resources to help you, a family member or loved one. SADAG also provides helplines for those experiencing depression, anxiety and distress.

Suicide Crisis Line: 0800 567 567 (SMS) 31393 Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line: 0800 12 13 14 (SMS) 32312 http://sadag.org.www10.flk1.host-h.net/
Treatment Action Campaign (TAC)

The TAC advocates for increased access to treatment, care and support services for people living with HIV and campaigns to reduce new HIV infections.

(National Office) +27 21 422 1700 www.tac.org.za