Directors Message
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Since its establishment in March 2002, HIVSA has emerged as an organisation that has made its mark in developing and implementing a range of psychosocial support programmes directed to households both directly and indirectly affected by HIV/AIDS.
HIVSA is very much a product of the times. Its formation was conceptualised in the pretreatment years when there was a growing acknowledgement that whilst treatment was critical, so too was psychosocial support, providing factual HIV information and educating people about the importance of nutrition and healthy lifestyles.
The directors of HIVSA wish to acknowledge the support and commitment of their staff whom, lest we forget, are part of the community we serve and face the same challenges on a daily basis.
We, as an organisation, are continually striving to strengthen our existing services and evaluate the impact we have on the communities that we support.
HIVSA is actively engaged, at all levels, in ensuring that can and are making a positive contribution to reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS in our country - South Africa |
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About HIVSA
Our Mission
To develop and implement innovative and multi-disciplinary programmes which directly contribute to the increased wellbeing, upliftment and life skills education of people living with HIV.
Our Credo
- To value and respect all individuals whose lives have been affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic in South Africa.
- To inspire people living positively with HIV and to take responsibility for their lives, thereby improving the overall quality of life.
- To honour the needs of people infected with or affected by HIV and AIDS. We do not dictate, but invite their participation in the development of appropriate initiatives.
- To form alliances and work in collaboration with partner institutions and NGOs to provide a strong network of HIV and AIDS support.
What we do
- HIVSA offers comprehensive, therapeutic care to those individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS and their families, especially those living in impoverished circumstances.
- HIVSA recognises that HIV/AIDS does not exist in a vacuum and that there are multiple psychological, social and environmental factors that exacerbate the poor lifestyle choices in impoverished communities.
- People affected by HIV/AIDS need much, much more than just medical healthcare, with non-medical support being essential for their overall wellbeing.
