Department of AIDS

OUR MISSION:

  • We are committed to provide inspiration, support and formation to access the necessary resources for the archdiocese to respond to HIV/AIDS.
  • We are dedicated to be the uniting force that fosters collaboration, partnership  and commitment to the above.

OUR DEPT OBJECTIVE IS TO:

The primary and sole objective of the AIDS Department is:

  • To carry on one or more public benefit activities within the Republic of South Africa/ Gauteng Province and in particular its Aims.

What We Offer

The Archdiocese AIDS Department aim is to:

  • Basic & Advanced Counseling skills training
  • Debriefing sessions throughout the year (5 times)
  • Grief & loss sessions for new people
  • Retreats for caregivers and people living with HIV/AIDS
  • Healing Mass
  • Personal support through our Fieldworker
  • Information: AIDS Files and Pamphlets
  • Referrals and other relevant material

OUR AIM IS TO:

The Archdiocese AIDS Department aim is to:

  • To support effective implementation of HIV/AIDS policy/programmes within the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg.
  • To support the holistic training; capacity building and development of programmes participants.
  • To promote harmonious and coherent effort through effective coordination at all levels (Archdiocesan; Deanery and Parish level)
  • To work towards behavior based change and transformation
  • To engage in advocacy and lobbying with the voiceless for rights with regard to HIV/AIDS
  • To build knowledge and provide analysis of existing policies in Southern Africa.

CONTACT US:

Vacant – AIDS Coordinator
Tel: 011 402 6400 – Cell: – email: jhbaids@icon.co.za

Vacant – Fieldworker
Tel: – Cell: – email:

Vacnat – Operations Assistant
Tel: – Cell: – email:

AIDS Department Contact Details:

Name: Archdiocese of Johannesburg AIDS Department
Address: 186 Nugget Street, Berea
Tel: 011 402 6400
Fax: 011 402 6406
Email:  jhbaids@icon.co.za
Website:  www.catholic-johannesburg.org.za