Training Programmes

Vukukhanye has three years' experience in the implementation of an HIV/AIDS training and support programme, which is based on the manual 'Quality Living with HIV - a toolkit for care providers' (Coutsoudis & Thomas 2004). The programme  focuses on facilitating the empowerment and improved quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS. It has been tested by HPP in two hospitals in KZN since 2002; has reached more than 2000 antenatal attendees and over 400 individuals; and outcomes reflect its effectiveness in facilitating positive behavior change. The manual has been translated into and printed in Zulu. After completion of the training course, including practical experience; these trained counsellors will be able to facilitate training/support groups in their communities. The groups can then be multiplied within the target population through the training of previous group members to themselves become counsellors/group-leaders.

To date forty delegates from communities in the Ethekwini Metro have received training. Vukukhanye has also had experience in collaberating with partner organisations in the implementation of a school based HIV prevention programme.

Chesterville High School

In August 2006 Vukukhanye, Westville Christian Fellowship and Crossroads collaborated in a one-week abstinence and character-based HIV/AIDS education programme in Chesterville High School. Weekly training was provided at the school for a period, following the positive feedback, and on request from the school.