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Many hands make light work and bring hope

One of HIVAN?s main goals is to support the formation of partnerships between individuals and groups from different sectors so that practical projects to assist those affected by HIV/AIDS can be launched and sustained.

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The Orphans of AIDS Trust

The Orphans of AIDS Trust was established to provide for the hundreds of thousands of children expected to be orphaned by AIDS in KwaZulu-Natal in the next few years. Set up as a joint venture by the newspaper media, government and the private sector, its mission is to gather funds urgently needed to provide resources and support to the growing numbers of children being orphaned by AIDS.

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Faith communities in action against HIV/AIDS

Major gains have been made in Uganda in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In 1993, 30% of the population was HIV-positive ? the highest rate in the world ? but by 2003 this rate had dropped to only 6,5%. In part, this has been achieved through government information campaigns, prevention work done by community groups and support from Christian and Muslim faith communities who have worked together to help decrease stigma and increase support around HIV/AIDS.

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Gender and HIV/AIDS - what's it all about?

The term ?gender? can be confusing. To most people, ?gender? is about women, but in fact it relates to the experience of both men and women, and as such, is a human issue: the work that people do, the income they receive, the roles they are given and the relationships that they share are all shaped by social traditions which treat men and women very differently.

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HIVAN researcher elected to MRC vaccine research CAB

In March, Nicola Stanley, of HIVAN's Networking and Research team, was elected as Treasurer of the Community Advisory Board of the MRC's HIV Vaccine Research Unit.

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Ask the expert: Care of HIV-positive children

I am doing home-based care and looking after HIV-positive orphans. I know that one must be extra careful about germs and keeping clean so that the children do not pick up extra infections. What should I do if they get burns, cuts, bruises or broken skin?

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New directory of HIV/AIDS organisations

In an ongoing effort to support and strengthen community initiatives to combat the HIV/AIDS crisis in KwaZulu-Natal, HIVAN and the KwaZulu-Natal Church AIDS Network (KZNCAN), have collaborated to produce the HIVAN/KZNCAN 2003 HIV/AIDS Directory.

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Coming closer

SA AIDS Conference 2003 ? The AIDS Conference with a Difference, to make a Difference
Durban?s ICC will host a South African AIDS Conference this August (3rd to 6th) with a theme of ?DIRA SENGWE? ? TAKE ACTION.

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