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