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The Wellness programme was launched in 2006 with the aim to provide a holistic response to the HIV and AIDS pandemic.
The Forum’s focus in this area is on supporting and improving existing programmes and initiatives that reduce infections, promote treatment, support and care for people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.
Community Based Organisations (CBOs) are ideally placed to respond to community needs and are best equipped to mobilise local campaigns due to their intimate knowledge of the specific needs, conditions and structures within the communities. Holding vital positions and reaching out further in their communities, they are constantly asked to extend their services and have gained recognition as critical partners in the successful implementation of government programmes and the national strategic plan on HIV and AIDS.
It is however the more established organisations that are often favoured by governments and donors in the scramble for funding, thus leaving CBOs under-capacitated to carry out their work. There is a need for coordinated actions, the sharing of experiences from all levels of the sector and relationship building and strengthening that can lead to mutually beneficial partnerships between NGOs and CBOs.
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Understanding and challenging TB stigma: Toolkit for action
‘Understanding and challenging TB stigma’ has been developed in response to the need to address TB stigma especially where TB and HIV co-infection rates are high. The publication contains a range of participatory games, exercises and picture tools to help address TB stigma, suitable for a range of contexts and settings. Click here to read more...
UNIFEM Review of women in HIV/AIDS decision-making – Call for input (February 2008)
UNIFEM is conducting a Review in response to the insufficiency of data from a gender equality perspective on country-level decision-making related to HIV and AIDS policies. Click here to learn more and add your input.
Northern Cape Forum holds training workshop on HIV/AIDS and Advocacy
In February 2008, The Northern Cape Forum held a workshop in Kimberley on HIV/AIDS and Advocacy. Click here to read more...
The Forum co-sponsors and participates in the Limpopo Masibambisane Summit on HIV and AIDS (March 2007)
On 20-23 March 2007, C.H.o.i.c.e. hosted the Masibambisane Summit in Limpopo. For more information and the Report of the Summit.
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Wellness Programme 
