Tsogo HIV / AIDS Centre
The Tsogo - Resurection HIV/AIDS project, based in Mmabatho, was established in 2005 by the Resurection Church to provide care and support for children affected by the HIV/AIDS disease. St. Peter & St Paul has established a special working relationship with both the Church and the Tsogo Centre.
The Tsogo Centre works to provide care and support to children who are infected and affected by the virus, aged 0 to 6 years -one of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of society, whose parents, for financial, social and for health reasons, are unable to care for them.
The problem of HIV/AIDS in South Africa is considerable with 5.5 million of the population believed to be infected; this includes 250,000 children. The problem doesn't end there. When parents die it is often one of the grandparents or the eldest child that has to look after the younger children. This often means that the older children miss out on education and other opportunities.
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The Tsogo project has already converted an old church into a centre which can currently care for 30 children. It provides day care for young children so their elder siblings can go to school. The centre provides love and nurturing for these children as well as a balanced diet for breakfast and lunch.
There is no shortage of children needing the support of the Tsogo project and the next phase of the project is to extend this building to provide support for up to 100 children. They urgently need to better equip the kitchen to maintain the required health and hygiene practises and additional toilet facilities are needed to meet the sanitation standards set by the Department of Health.
The Tsogo Report
If you would like to read the 2010 report please click here. (PDF file)
If you would like to read the 2009 report please click here. (PDF file)
If you would like to read the 2008 report please click here. (PDF file)
These files are several Mb and mayl take a while to open.