South Africa
THE COUNTRY
Population
Life expectancy
Population living below international poverty line
- Christian 86%
- Traditional 5.4%
- Muslim 1.9%
HIV SNAPSHOT
Estimated people living with HIV
Estimated adult (15-49 years) prevalence
Incidence rate per 1 000 uninfected population
- Sex workers 58%
- People who inject drugs 46%
Today for Tomorrow - Southern Africa Regional Project
Today for Tomorrow (T4T) is a discipleship, health and HIV prevention curriculum aimed at strengthening the character of children and youth in areas of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.
Initially developed in Zimbabwe by SIM Missionaries from South Africa with a local Pastor and his wife in Zimbabwe, Today for Tomorrow (T4T) is now a regional program. Currently, T4T is active in Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, South Africa, the Kingdom of eSwatini, Mozambique, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe with a possibility to implement it in Mauritius and Madagascar after Vision sharing in 2022
Working specifically with church denominations, organizations and communities, T4T trains volunteers, children’s workers and Sunday school teachers, and provides comprehensive curriculum resources.
T4T seeks to share the love of God, displayed through Jesus Christ, and contribute to a healthy and HIV/AIDS-free generation. It utilizes a holistic approach, supporting the physical, spiritual, social, mental and emotional development of children and youth.
Want to know more? Contact international.hopeforlife@sim.org
Today for Tomorrow - South Africa & the Kingdom of eSwatini
This adaption of SIM’s Today for Tomorrow (T4T) program is aimed at children and youth between the ages of 6 – 12 years. The program assists churches, schools and others who work with children and youth to reach those in their community, building a bridge between young and old. Reaching out to the whole child assists in their physical, social, intellectual, spiritual and emotional development. Furthermore, teenagers are mentored in behaviour change by engaging them in HIV and AIDS information sharing.
Want to know more? Contact international.hopeforlife@sim.org
Lulisandla Kumntwana (Reach Out To The Child)
Lulisandla Kumntwana began in 2002 as a response to the growing number of orphans resulting from the AIDS pandemic. At the core of the ministry was the conviction that, for the majority of children, institutional care is not the best option. Lulisandla Kumntwana seeks to strengthen families, churches and communities so that orphaned children may be cared for within their community. Originally a fostering agency, our services have expanded over the years to currently include:
- Psychosocial support (individual counselling and advice, and psychosocial support workshops)
- Educational support (school monitoring visits, life skills teaching, after school clubs, financial assistance)
- Tertiary & vocational program (assistance with registering at TVET colleges)
- #Smartmove (programme to prevent & alleviate drug & alcohol abuse)
- Support groups for teens living with HIV
- Tournament Programme (life coaching with soccer clubs – focusing on relationships)
- Support Groups for teen parents
- Relief (food parcels for families in need)
- House building program.
Want to know more? Contact international.hopeforlife@sim.org
Mount Olive Outreach and Khaya Centre
Through it’s Home-Based Care (HBC) program which began in 2003, Mount Olive Outreach identified key communities that were severely impacted with a high rate of unemployment due to HIV/AIDS infection and domestic violence. It intervened by establishing Khaya Centre in Lehae.
Khaya Centre’s main focus is to assist and develop children. It’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) program is there to reach, nurture, educate and show young children their own potential. Khaya Centre’s aim is to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS/STI in Lehae and surrounding informal communities, while implementing HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention, which is responsive to community needs.
Find out more at http://mountoliveoutreach.org.za//
Want to know more? Contact valencia@mountoliveoutreach.co.za
Lambano Sanctuary
Lambano is a Paediatric Medical Step-down/Hospice Facility for children with life limiting and life threatening illnesses. It provides medical care in a safe environment to children who have been treated in a government hospital but still need a considerable amount of care. Hope in the form of reliable medical care, palliative management and psycho-social support is our currency for each one.
Find out more at http://www.lambano.org.za/ or https://www.facebook.com/lambanosanctuary/
Want to know more? Contact info@lambano.org.za
Living Hope
Living Hope is a Christian non-profit organisation whose vision is to reach people for Christ, bringing hope and breaking the despair of poverty and disease. Living Hope undertakes community development through educational, social, income generation, and health related programs; and plays a vital role in the prevention, care and treatment of people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses.
Find out more at http://www.livinghope.co.za/
Want to know more? Contact international.hopeforlife@sim.org