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About The AC

Last Updated Friday, 22 June 2007

AC Office Opening Times

The AC office is open to the public from 08:30 til 16:30hrs from Monday to Friday.

 

History

The AIDS Consortium was established in 1992 by Justice Edwin Cameron, today a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal and other HIV/AIDS activists. Its objective was to promote a non-discriminatory response to HIV/AIDS based on people’s basic human rights as enshrined in the South African constitution. The founding document of The AIDS Consortium was the AIDS Charter, which set out the basic human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS

Its objective was to promote a non-discriminatory response to HIV/AIDS epidemic based on people's basic human rights as enshrined in the Constitution. The founding document was the HIV/AIDS Charter, which set out the basic human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.

The AC was established as an independent NGO in Braamfontein at it's first AGM in 1998 where 225 members ratified the constitution.
In July 2000 the AC registered as a Section 21 company and is a membership based organisation bringing together a network of over 1000 AIDS service organisations (ASO's) and individuals addressing the AIDS pandemic in Southern Africa.

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Vision, Mission & Objectives

The AIDS Consortium (The AC) is a network organisation primarily concerned with servicing people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS through its affiliate constituencies. By providing communication, capacity, information, collective services, leadership and guidance to our affiliates, we are able to help shape the response to the fight against HIV/AIDS in various communities. Networking and collaboration with organisations working in this field are key to shaping the response to HIV/AIDS by our communities, which is where the potential to address the epidemic lies.

Vision

To facilitate and grow an established network of AIDS Service Organisations to effectively address the needs of people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, thereby ensuring human dignity for all.

Mission

The AIDS Consortium is a human rights organisation committed to openness and non-discrimination on the basis of HIV/AIDS. To this end, the Consortium brings together organisations and individuals in a network that processes information and works towards an equitable response to the pandemic, and also addresses issues of stigma and discrimination.

Objectives

1) To bring together communities in a network that facilitates and mobilises change by addressing human rights issues arising in relation to HIV/AIDS. A network that can challenge forms of unfair discrimination on the basis of HIV/AIDS and to deliver a measurable response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic

2) To provide direct engagement with AIDS service organisations, individuals and stakeholders to address the needs, issues and challenges facing people with HIV/AIDS

3) To uphold the ethos and values as outlined in the HIV/AIDS Charter, which is a founding document of the organisation

AC's GOVERNING DOCUMENT

• The AC derives its mandate from the Memorandum of Articles and Association and its founding document, the AIDS Charter

STATUS

• Registered with the Department of Welfare as a non-profit organisation
• AC is a Public Benefit organisation
• Section 21 Company Reg. Number: 2000/017522/08
• Vat registered 4710213705

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Directors

 

Mabalane Mfundisi

Serongwanyane Technologies

mabalane@serongwanyane.co.za

011 403 0095

Debbie Matthew

AIDS Foundation

director@aids.org.za

031 277 2700

Professor Geoffrey Setswe

Human Science Research Council

gsetswe@hsrc.ac.za

012 302 2602 - 072 025 9875

Professor Suzanne Leclerc-Madlala

University of KwaZulu-Natal

leclersmadlalas@ukzn.ac.za

031 260 2387

Albert Makwela

National Community Based Paralegal Association

lumeka.tzn@mweb.co.za

083 728 4170

Advocate Benedict Makola

Advocate of the High Court SA Bar

benny.makola@gmail.com

011 510 7843

Denise Hunt

The AIDS Consortium

denise@aidsconsortium.org.za

011 403 0265

Carol Dyantyi

Ikageng-Itereleng AIDS Ministries

ben@finehealthcare.co.za

011 536 2278

 

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AC Team

 

	Denise Hunt Executive Director Organisational Development, Donor Management, Financially astute, Team Development, Relationship Building, Community Background, HIV/AIDS experience, HR Management.
	Nokuthula Mfaku Training Manager Extensive experience in Social work and training (content development, design & training methodology), community development expertise, youth focus and HIV AIDS expertise and skills.
	Roy Naidoo Finance Officer Forward vision on integration of financial and management obligations. Meticulous and Methodical, ANC Youth League background, Manages youth intervention programmes, Income Generation implementer.
	Rhulani Lehloka Communications and Resource Manager Media background as well as strong networks in health and community, youth and brand integrity.
	Bongani Sithole Distribution and Cyber Café Officer Distribution and merchandise experience as well as logistics background.
	Martha Legong Librarian Librarianship and database background. Knowledge and experience of the field of library and information science. Great interest in the field of social sciences and HIV/AIDS.
	Dimpho Maruping Frontline coordinator Excellent youth sector experience, facilitations and training skills, human relations, database skills.
	Gerard Payne Affiliates coordinator Extensive experience in HIV/AIDS and youth, deeply passionate about community development and empowerment. Well versed in community franchising and programme management.
	Sindiswa Ngcongco (Advocacy Manager) Renowned facilitator with a sound background and experience on both gender and advocacy issues. Passionate about the empowerment of women and community development. Good interpersonal relation skills.
	Joseph Dumisani Dithako (Trainer) Extensive experience in youth development field as an organizer, trainer and project developer. Is passionate about community service, volunteerism, youth and community development.
	Solly Matile (Trainer) Extensive experience in the HIV and AIDS and Youth development fields. Passionate about community development and mentoring. Good facilitation and training skills.
	Kau Makgosa (Trainer) Sound experience in training and facilitation. Fairly versed around HIV, treatment, and the NGO sector. Very passionate about People living with HIV (PLHIV) issues, “ since I’m one” he says!
	Ntokozo Shabalala (Logistics Coordinator) IT background, worked as a sales and marketing coordinator and training and admin coordinator in CBOs. Passionate about human rights, HIV/AIDS, children and women issues.

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HIV and AIDS Charter

Last Updated Friday, 8 June 2007

HISTORY OF THE AIDS & HIV CHARTER
In the early days of the epidemic in South Africa, there was little or no understanding of the human rights issues raised by HIV/AIDS. Discrimination was widespread, and rapidly becoming institutionalised.

In response to this situation, a Charter of Rights for people living with HIV/AIDS was drafted in 1992, forming the basis for the work of the AIDS Consortium.

Drafted by three lawyers (Edwin Cameron, Edward Swanson and Mahendra Chetty), the Charter drew on international documents such as the Montreal Manifesto of the Universal Rights and Needs of People Living with HIV Disease and the United Kingdom Declaration of the Rights of People with HIV and AIDS, but was adapted for the South African context.

The Charter was endorsed by a wide range of local and international organisations and individuals, including political and religious leaders, artists and community organisations. The Charter was publicly launched on World AIDS Day, 1 December 1992, and was subsequently translated into Afrikaans, Zulu, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa and Sotho. Other countries including Botswana have drawn on the Charter in formulating similar documents.

• Charter in Zulu
• Charter in Afrikaans
• Charter in English
• Charter in Sotho
• Charter in Tsonga
• Charter in Venda

Charter Endorsements

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AC VACANCIES

July 01, 2008

Vacancy: Community Development Facilitator

The AIDS Consortium is human rights organisation committed to openness and non-discrimination on the basis of HIV/AIDS, bringing together organizations and individuals in a vast and unified network. The AC is one of the largest functioning HIV and AIDS affiliate-based networks , with more than 1000 affiliate members (AIDS Service Organizations and individuals). Numerous services  support  affiliates, such as  HIV and organisational development training, resource centres, cyber cafés, facilitation of community and NGO forums and networks, materials distribution, on site mentorship, as well as advocacy campaigns and other key initiatives. The AIDS Consortium represent the NGO sector on SANAC and bridge the gap between civil society and government, national and local. The AIDS Consortium is seeking a Community Development Facilitator within the Training Department, reporting to the Training Manager.  The candidate will mentor and play a supportive role to trainers, will conduct extensive affiliate assessments, develop and maintain partnerships with various stakeholders, assist with training content development, train, and engage extensively with CBOs, affiliates and broader AC team. The successful candidate will have the following skills and traits: Good HIV and AIDS experience Community development experience and passion Organisational development skill an advantage Good training and facilitation skills Mentorship  skills   An affinity with goals and objectives of the AIDS Consortium and the National Strategic Plan Good writing skills to support content development Ability to liaise at all levels Leadership skills Self-starter Fluency in at least two South African languages A valid driver’s licence Ability to travel extensively Remuneration is negotiable and commensurate with experience. Submit CV and motivation letter indicating remuneration requirements and 3 contactable references to amanda@aidsconsortium.org.za  by 7 July 2008.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The AIDS Consortium supports diversity and equity.

June 06 , 2008

Vacancy: Training Manager

The AIDS Consortium is human rights organisation committed to openness and non-discrimination on the basis of HIV/AIDS, bringing together organizations and individuals in a vast and unified network. The AC is one of the largest functioning HIV and AIDS affiliate-based networks , with more than 1000 affiliate members (AIDS Service Organizations and individuals). Numerous services support  affiliates, such as  HIV and organisational development training, resource centres, cyber cafés, facilitation of community and NGO forums and networks, materials distribution, on site mentorship, as well as advocacy campaigns and other key initiatives. The AIDS Consortium represent the NGO sector on SANAC and bridge the gap between civil society and government, national and local. The AIDS Consortium is urgently seeking a dynamic and versatile TRAINING MANAGER to manage the training portfolio currently across 3 provinces. Training falls under 2 distinct areas, namely Organisational Development and mentorship, as well as Technical Training on HIV and related programmatic components. Central to our  work is the empowerment of AC affiliates to facilitate  implementation of the National Strategic Plan. The successful incumbent will report to the Executive Director, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and have: Appropriate tertiary qualification Extensive HIV and AIDS experience, including ART, opportunistic infections and side effects Organisational Development and mentorship expertise Community development bias and CBO familiarity An affinity with goals and objectives of the AIDS Consortium and the National Strategic Plan Excellent writing skills and design methodology Training content development and community friendly training methodologies Accreditation, NQF and SAQA experience Project management experience Excellent management and leadership skills   •     Self-initiator, action orientated Driver •     Fluency in at least two South African languages A valid driver’s licence Ability to travel extensively Remuneration is negotiable and commensurate with experience. Submit CV and motivation letter indicating remuneration requirements and 3 contactable references to amanda@aidsconsortium.org.za  by 17 June 2008.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The AIDS Consortium supports diversity and equity.

Vacancy: Advocacy Manager The AIDS Consortium is human rights organisation committed to openness and non-discrimination on the basis of HIV and AIDS. The AIDS Consortium represent the NGO sector on SANAC and have over 1000 affiliated NGOs, CBOs and NGOs, whom they support in facilitating implementation of the National Strategic Plan.  Numerous empowerment services  are provided such as  training, resource centres, information dissemination, cyber cafés, community forums and networks, material distribution, mentoring, as well as vibrant Advocacy and campaigns. A dynamic and resourceful Advocacy Manager is sought, reporting to the Executive Director, working closely with Training and Resources Departments. The successful candidate will: Hold appropriate tertiary qualification Be an avid activist with firm Human rights credentials and display outstanding discernment Extensive experience in HIV AIDS, treatment literacy and related issues Community development experience and passion; knowledge of local structures A firm affinity with the goals and objectives of the AIDS Consortium Minimum three  years  relevant advocacy experience in HIV and AIDS and related areas Team player and leader Project management experience Extraordinary people and facilitation skills Excellent computer,  written and verbal skills Fluency in at least two South African languages an advantage A valid driver’s licence and ability to travel extensively Key Performance areas include, but not limited to: Development of appropriate national Advocacy strategy and campaigns Project management of national advocacy strategy and campaigns Maximise Media platforms  Facilitation of affiliate committees and provincial forums Extensive Stakeholder partnership, networking and liaison Report writing   Numerous other tasks with training and resources teams Remuneration commensurate with experience. Submit CV including 3 contactable references and motivation letter to amanda@aidsconsortium.org.za before  17 June 2008. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The AIDS Consortium supports diversity and equity

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April 22, 2008

Vacancy: Non-Executive Director to the Board HIV Clinician Portfolio

The AIDS Consortium is human rights organisation committed to openness and non-discrimination on the basis of HIV/AIDS. To this end, the Consortium brings together organizations and individuals in a network that processes information and works towards an equitable response to the pandemic. The AC is one of the largest functioning HIV and AIDS affiliate-based networks in South Africa. We have in excess of 1000 affiliate members (AIDS Service Organizations and individuals) who work in the field of HIV AIDS. We provide numerous services to our affiliates – HIV and organisational development training, resource centres, cyber cafés, community and NGO forums and networks, material distribution, mentoring, as well as engaging in advocacy campaigns and other key initiatives. The AIDS Consortium represent the NGO sector on SANAC and bridge the gap between civil society and government, national and local. The AIDS Consortium is looking to recruit an additional Board member / non executive director to our Board of Non executive Directors. The suitable candidate will be a health care practitioner, who is well versed in the public health system, and has extensive experience: · Treating HIV and AIDS · Anti retroviral therapy, opportunistic infections and side effects · Interest / passion for community based organisation and HIV AIDS · An affinity with goals and objectives of the AIDS Consortium and the National Strategic Plan · Willingness to attend quarterly Board meetings of 3 hours each · Willingness to serve in advisory capacity in other related matters · Experience in children and maternal health would be a major advantage The AIDS Consortium will provide: · Comprehensive Induction to the Board · Reimbursement for travel

Submit CV including 3 contactable references and motivation letter to: denise@aidsconsortium.org.za by 14 May 2008. This is a superb opportunity to make a strategic impact on our HIV response and save lives!!