HIV&Me

HIV&Me is a nation wide schools-based HIV/AIDS education and prevention program; targeting pupils between the ages of 12 to 15. The program aims to enable young people to make responsible and informed choices about their health and sexual behaviour. 

Education is a key component in preventing the spread of HIV. The school context therefore presents an opportunity to help halt the epidemic with targeted prevention strategies. Young people are the key to the future prevention of HIV. If school based interventions are effective in altering harmful behaviour, the impact of the virus can be substantially mitigated & progress can be made towards reducing its impact.

HIV&Me therefore aims to provide educational tools and materials that integrate scientific and social aspects of the epidemic and encourage pupils’ active participation in the process. The program also aims to address the challenges teachers face in addressing HIV/AIDS in their classrooms.

Using teaching methods that encourage active experiential learning, teachers will be equipped to talk about sex and the situations young people are faced with, and to inspire pupils to really consider the consequences of their behaviour and the choices they make. Issues around stigma, gender bias, and cultural challenges will be addressed and pupils will be provided with the skills to negotiate difficult or uncomfortable situations in order to better facilitate responsible decision making.

HIV&Me trainers will work with schools over a month long period, running one-on-one training with teachers, followed by additional classroom support visits for demonstration, observation and feedback.

There are currently 280 schools across South Africa that form part of HIV&Me.

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Partners

The North West rollout of this education initiative was kindly sponsored by AngloGold Ashanti
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The Sasolburg rollout of this education
initiative is partnered with Sasol
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The Limpopo rollout of this education initiative is partnered with Edcon
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The Western Cape rollout of this education initiativewas kindly sponsored by WBHO Construction [Pty] Limited
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The Ekurhuleni South Municipality rollout of this education initiative is partnered with SC Johnson
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The Umgunglovu District Municipality, Pietermaritzburg, KZN rollout of this education initiative is partnered with Nando's
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The Limpopo, Sekukhune District Municipality delivery of this education initiative is partnered with Evraz Steel and Vanadium
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The North West and Limpopo delivery of this education initiative is partnered with Nedbank
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The Gauteng Randfontein Rollout of this education initiative is partnered with Harmony Gold
Harmony Gold Campaign 1>>>
Harmony Gold Campaign 2>>>

The KZN rollout of this education initiative was kindly sponsored by Unilever SA
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Unilever Campaign 2>>>
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The Limpopo and Mpumalanga rollout of this education initiative was kindly sponsored by Xstrata
Xstrata Campaign 1>>>
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The North West rollout of this education initiative was kindly sponsored by Shell
Shell Campaign 1>>>
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The Gauteng and Western Cape rollout of this education initiative is partnered with Clientele Life (IFA)
Clientele Life Campaign>>>

The Ekurhuleni South Metropolitan Municipality (Gauteng) rollout of this campaign is partnered with Rand Water
Rand Water Campaign 1>>>
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The KZN, Pinetown and Umlazi District delivery of this education initiative is partnered with Sanlam
Sanlam Foundation Campaign>>>

Campaign to start in 2012

Campaign to start in 2012

Testimonials

What did you like most about the programme?

It was very informative and gave me guidelines on how to approach sensitive topics.
S Lamga, Zwelethu High, Umlazi District

It gave me a clear picture about taking care of yourself. Also it motivated me to be able to talk about HIV and the consequences of HIV. It also shows me a simple structure for teaching grade 8.
Reginald, Swelihle Secondary School, Umlazi District

It came at the right time when we need to empower my Life Orientation educators.
Mr Mtolo, HOD, Kwasanti Secondary, Pinetown

The workshop was very interesting and important facts about HIV/AIDS were discussed. The workshops and Educators Guide will make it easier to convey the HIV/AIDS message to the learners.
C T Diamini, Isibonelo High School, Kwamashu

I have learnt how to introduce my lessons, how can I tell/educate my learners about HIV/AIDS and about the ways of getting HIV/AIDS. You can still live a normal life with HIV.
Phumzile, Thornwood High, Hammersdale