The AIDS Consortium 2437 views

The AIDS Consortium NPC (AC) was founded in 1992 and is one of the largest non-government organisation (NGO) networks in South Africa, serving over 200 affiliated members in the HIV, AIDS and Human Rights sectors. AC is the appointed South African Linking Organisation of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance (IHAA), represents its network on the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) as the Sector Leader, and is an accredited training service provider.Our quest is to mobilise the community and all sectors to maximise resources and meaningfully and measurably curtail the epidemic, whilst impacting on the lives of vulnerable populations in South Africa. In particular, those whose vulnerability puts them at higher risk of contracting HIV.Our vehicle for outreach is through our national affiliate network of NGOs working in communities to address social issues including HIV, AIDS and TB. The network consists of funded and non-funded entities motivated by the needs of the community within which they reside, and the drive to see their situation change for the better.This is complimented by a collaborative network which consists of a broader array of entities with knowledge and technical skills that can enhance the skills of the affiliate network, thus positively influencing the way in which the affiliate network responds to HIV in their community.