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Recognition for Thandanani's work in the community

Thandanani Children's Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in Pietermaritzburg, has achieved both national and international recognition for its work in the community. Addressing a Women's Day celebration in August 2002, the Deputy-General of Communications, Phumelele Ntombele-Nzimande, noted the Foundation's achievements and the number of volunteers actively participating in its development programme. ?In spite of all your experiences and difficulties, you dedicate your lives to the communities.

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"Imisebenzi Yezandla 2"

The NSA GALLERY'S TRAINING ARTS PROGRAMME

The NSA Gallery's Training Arts Programme offers a creative and therapeutic programme for children, and an intensive skills development programme for adults. The NSA runs creative therapeutic arts projects in Durban, at Wylie House Children's Home and King George V Hospital's children's TB ward, both of these projects being funded by the AIDS Foundation South Africa.

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TAC national day of action

August 8th 2002 was a National Day of Action for the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), and the Durban University branch held two events to mark the occasion and raise awareness on campus about HIV/AIDS.

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Social grants information

A LIST OF GRANTS: PART II

Source: Adapted from an article in The Independent on Saturday, 23 Feb 2002. Courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd

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National community radio forum (NCRF) AIDS network

For a long time there has been talk about the importance of networking between and among community radio stations in South Africa. However, talking is not enough if there is no action or implementation. The NCRF AIDS Network seeks to ensure that community radio producers act by sharing and exchanging programming on HIV/AIDS issues.

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Ask the experts

In this section, we share expert information given by professional practitioners and researchers in response to questions asked by community members. Remember that if you have a question about any HIV/AIDS-related issue that you need answered, and wish to remain nameless, Sondela will publish the reply without revealing your identity. Simply write to us at SONDELA, c/o HIVAN (Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4041, or send an e-mail to [email protected]

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Campus Outreach: condom gift packs

A Student Working Group, consisting of volunteers co-ordinated by the Campus HIV/AIDS Support Unit team, developed and produced ?Condom Gift Packs? to distribute to fellow-students and their partners at various Residence annual social functions.

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Come Closer

The team at HIVAN regards you, the reader, as a valuable asset in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. It is only through communicating with each other, forming partnerships and sharing information, skills and ideas that we can find answers to the many problems being faced every day by those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

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