Social issues and HIV – Useful Contacts

A university medical programme aimed at educating people on HIV/AIDS

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.

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

A national campaign targeting men and masculinity, promoting healthy relationships between men and women in order to mitigate the effects of gender-based violence and HIV infection.

This organisation focuses on developing, monitoring and evaluating policy, interventions and strategies that relate to HIV and AIDS through surveys.

Part of the University of Pretoria’s mission to mainstream HIV/AIDS through all aspects of the University’s core business activities.

An NGO that seeks to create a society where children have the opportunities and encouragement to develop into responsible, self-sufficient adults who are able to contribute positively to society and break the cycle of poverty.

An organisation focused on children’s rights in relation to HIV/AIDS poverty and social security, violence, etc.

An HIV research syndicate affiliated with the Wits health Consortium

COHSASA works to improve the quality of service in both the public and private healthcare sectors in South Africa and further afield in Africa in Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Rwanda, Nigeria and Zambia. 

a well established children’s NGO that cares for orphaned abandoned, abused and HIV positive children. Cotlands also runs home-based care, hospice, health education and community programmes.

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.

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

An organisation aimed at promoting a healthy environment and lifestyle in African countries and areas previously disadvantaged by poor health conditions

Local free online magazine type of supplement, focusing mainly on health writing.

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.

An organisation which conducts research related to human and social development.

An NGO aimed at reducing poverty and improving lives of people affected by HIV

Working in the greater Johannesburg area, JCW deals with orphaned abused, abandoned and neglected children and those children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS

South Africa’s largest national campaign dealing with HIV prevention in relation to young people

International humanitarian aid organisation providing emergency medical assistance where needed.

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

a South African based NGO aimed at educating the youth on HIV

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

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

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

A civil society organisation which assists NGOs in incorporating ICTs (Information and communication technologies) into their activities in order to strengthen their service delivery. Sangonet’s NGO Pulse functions as a one-stop Internet information resource for and about the NGO sector in South Africa and is a recognised and respected gateway to the development community.

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

Specialising in research on the social determinants of health both generally and with a particular focus on HIV and AIDS.

SFH is one of South Africa’s many HIV prevention organisations. through HIV prevention programming SFH serves those who need treatment, services and information in South Africa

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

A local organisation aimed at educating people on HIV.

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

Branch of the United Nations aimed at dealing with HIV awareness, treatment and prevention.