NEW DIRECTORY OF HIV/AIDS ORGANISATIONS

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Methodist Bishop Purity Malinga (left) receives the Directory from Stephen Bollaert of African Enterprise.

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.

With over 600 organisations listed, the Directory provides a detailed reference resource for HIV/AIDS-related research, intervention and service organisations working in the province. Designed free of charge by Immedia, and made possible through funding from HIVAN's and KZNCAN's donor organisations, the Directory is a fully cross-referenced and easy-to-read guide to all organisations offering services related to caring for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Such services include primary health care, shelter and orphan care, HIV/AIDS counselling, advisory services, training, education and other forms of support. The book also contains a 'Useful Resources' section, listing a selection of key HIV/AIDS manuals, kits and guidelines available in the province and how to obtain them.

The Directory was launched at a function held at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban in April 2003. Guest speaker Bishop Purity Malinga said that the Directory would "help to identify gaps in HIV/AIDS strategies and services, eliminate bogus practitioners and indicate the locations of communities most in need of resources, particularly in the rural areas". Use of the Directory will also facilitate networking between practitioners, minimise unnecessary duplication of resources and strengthen unity in the face of HIV/AIDS. "This is an excellent tool which will enable further initiatives in our struggle against HIV/AIDS," said Bishop Malinga. "Its co-production proves that if our common goal is to serve human life, we CAN work together and achieve great results. UManyana amandla!"

The Directory sells for R20 a copy, and can be posted to you for R25.
For organisations based abroad, the Directory retails for US$8, including postage.

To order a copy, contact either:

HIVAN
Davida Offices, McCord Road, Overport, Durban 4001
P O Box 36757, Overport, 4067
Tel: (031) 268 5809
Fax: (031) 209 8883
Email: [email protected]

KZNCAN
50 Longmarket Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201
P O Box 2035, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Tel: (033) 345 4819
Fax: (033) 394 9965
Email: [email protected]

For direct payment, the banking details for this project are:

Bank: First National Bank
Branch: Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg
Branch Code: 221325
Account Name: KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council
Account Number: 62034085250

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