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ANNUAL CALENDAR
Click here to download the current SABCOHA calendar: Forthcoming SABCOHA eventsSABCOHA Breakfast: Faith-based Organisations
25th March 2010 In light of Governments’ renewed commitment to combating the spread of HIV and treating those already infected, Business and Faith-based Organizations both have a role to play in extending and complementing the services offered by Government. How do Business and Faith-based Organizations ensure collaboration in order to capitalize on each others strength’s and areas of specialization to strengthen Government’s HIV programs? How can Business and Faith-based Organizations raise the response to another level in order to prevent further infections, improve access to treatment and help meet the targets of the National Strategic Plan?
Time: 08:30 for 09:00 – 10:30
Note: Space is limited and reservations will be on a first come first serve basis. Click here for more information:
29 March 2010
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Click here to view the questionaire: SABCOHA Western Cape Conference 4 & 5 May 2010 The SABCOHA Western Cape business sector conference on HIV and AIDS will be taking place at Spier in Stellenbosch. Whilst there are no conference fees, delegates will be required to fund their own travel and accommodation. Most of the seats are reserved for business sector representatives as we are aiming to attract some 250 delegates from more than 200 companies. Senior government and civil society leaders will also be invited to participate through the provincial AIDS council. The primary purpose of the conference is to consider and agree on ways to strengthen the business sector’s response and contribution to the goals and priorities contained in the HIV and AIDS and STI National Strategic Plan 2007-2011 (NSP). The conference will inform the development of a Western Cape business sector strategy on HIV and AIDS and provides the ideal opportunity for the election of a representative provincial business coalition on HIV and AIDS. For more information contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 3rd Wits/SABCOHA/HEARD ‘HIV/AIDS in the Workplace & Beyond' Research in Action Symposium
Prevention and Possibility: An Expanded Response to the HIV Epidemic 9-11 November 2010 A new momentum and evidence base has grown around prevention. But HIV prevention is neither simple nor easy. This 3rd HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Research Symposium, hosted by Wits, SABCOHA and HEARD, will prioritise the dissemination of the growing body of innovation and experience in HIV prevention in South Africa. The aims of the three-day symposium are:
Call for Abstracts Abstracts are invited on any topic dealing with HIV/AIDS in the Workplace. We are particularly keen to receive proposals for papers that address the first three core areas (marked with a star below), and these will be prioritised when considering abstract submissions. Authors submitting papers on these topics may apply for a research incentive, with special funding reserved for a cadre of junior researchers (details below). Note that these categories are indicative not exhaustive and we invite research from other parts of Africa.
Click here for more information: Past EventsBreakfast: Exploring ways in which business can engage with Labour federations COSATU, NACTU and FEDUSA in relation to HIV, AIDS & TB 16th February 2010 SABCOHA), in conjunction with the Colloquium for Social Entrepreneurs, hosted a breakfast to explore ways in which business can engage with Labour federations COSATU, NACTU and FEDUSA in relation to HIV, AIDS & TB. In light of Governments’ renewed commitment to combating the spread of HIV and treating those already infected, Business and Labour are presented with a unique challenge in finding ways to collaborate. How does Business and Labour ensure cordiality in the way that they manage relationships, to ensure that HIV programs are extended and strengthened? How can Business and Labour effectively collaborate outside the cut and thrust of collective bargaining, to prevent further infections and improve access to treatment? For more information: SABCOHA and unions chart the way forward in 2010 Annual General Meeting 29th October 2009 SABCOHA's annual general meeting was held on Thursday, 29 October and new members were appointed to the board. Click here for more information:
PERCCI/Sabcoha Health & Wellness Awards in the Nelson Mandela Business Metro 30 October 2009
Click here for more information: Click here to read about the winners: Collaboration Meeting between SABCOHA, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) and AIDS Programme Partners 20th October 2009 A meeting was held between SABCOHA and the GPG to discusss closer collaboration.
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Click here to view GPG's presentation: SABCOHA - 2010 FIFA World Cup Meeting 9th September 2009 SABCOHA held a meeting with interested parties to consider the implications of the Fifa World Cup event in South Africa.
Click here to view the presentation given by Brad Mears: HSRC's Third South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, Behaviour and Communication Survey, 2008 11 August 2009 SABCOHA held a breakfast seminar with Dr Olive Shisana, the president and chief executive of the Human Sciences Research Council, who presented the findings of the HSRC's 2008 survey. It found that there was some cause for optimism, with a decline in HIV prevalence in the teenage population, among other successes recorded in the years 2005 to 2008. For more information: HSRC 2008 survey shows cause for optimism
Role of Traditional Leadership in Fighting HIV/AIDS Responses in South Africa 8 July 2009 SABCOHA, together with the Ubuntu Institute, held a breakfast seminar on the Role of Traditional Leadership in Fighting HIV/AIDS Responses in South Africa. The keynote speaker was Minister of Provincial and Local Government Sicelo Shiceka. Research presentations were delivered by Prince Cedza Dlamini from the Ubuntu Institute and Professor Michelo Hansungule from the University of Pretoria. For more information: Traditional leaders key partners in the fight against HIV and AIDS Sex Workers and the World of Work 28 May 2009 SABCOHA and the Colloquium for Social Entrepreneurs hosted a breakfast on Sex Workers and the World of Work in Johannesburg. Sex workers play a key part in understanding sexual behaviour and improving prevention and should be fully integrated in a private sector response to HIV. Speakers included Lauren Jankelowitz, the programme manager: special services and community engagement in the Reproductive Health and HIV Research Unit at the University of the Witwatersrand; Lara Magu, a sex worker and co-ordinator of the sex worker's movement Sisonke, Johannesburg branch; and Tertius Wessels, from Trucking Wellness, who gave an example of workplace programmes that had been implemented in the trucking industry. For Lauren Jankelowitz's presentation, click here.
Increasing Corporate Engagement on Tuberculosis 14 May 2009 The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GBC), in conjunction with Lilly MDR-TB Partnership, held a technical roundtable in Johannesburg to discuss the development and implementation of workplace TB and integrated HIV/TB programmes in South Africa. Discussion focused on the sharing of best practice and concrete steps for action. Insight was given into the state of the TB and HIV/TB epidemics in South Africa and their impact on companies; participants heard about the TB National Strategic Plan; and were introduced to state-of-the-art tools and resources to aid in programme implementation. For more information, click here.
SA AIDS Conference - SABCOHA Satellite Sessions 31 March and 2 April 2009 In parallel to this year's SA AIDS Conference in Durban SABCOHA with welcome sponsorship from Randwater held two-days of Private Sector Capacity Building Sessions. The first session was targeted at Peer Educators and was conducted by Dr David Dickinson, Wits Business School, empowering Peer Educators and Workplace Program Coordinators to address the reality of Multiple Sexual Networks. The second session offered two workshops: 1) the Recession-proof your HIV/AIDS Workplace Program through effective Monitoring & Evaluation and 2) Strengthening the Relationship between Traditional Health Practitioners and the World of Work. Presentations:
SABCOHA Northern Cape Inaugural Breakfast 26 March 2009 The SABCOHA Northern Cape Inaugural Breakfast was held at the Kimberley Club on 26 March. Following an extensive process of consultation, SABCOHA established its first provincial branch in the Northern Cape. Click here to read more: Inaugural Private Sector HIV and AIDS Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Seminar 12 March 2009 The 2009 Inaugural South African Private Sector HIV and AIDS M&E Seminar was aimed at supporting pillar three of the National Strategic Plan (NSP), in particular the implementation of the NSP-M&E framework in the non-state sector of South Africa, with an initial focus on access to and effectiveness of HIV and AIDS treatment and care provided by the non-state sector of South Africa. A notable shortcoming of the previous NSP - 2000-2005 - was the lack of a proper M&E framework. This shortcoming was addressed in the current NSP - 2007-2011 - which contains an M&E framework. With the 2009 mid-term review of the NSP approaching and regular United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) HIV and AIDS reporting taking place, it is vital that indicators of progress towards meeting targets of HIV and AIDS commitments can be measured. The non-state sector, particularly the private sector in South Africa, has yet to implement the NSP-M&E framework on a sector scale as required by the NSP. In particular, much room exists for improved measurement and reporting of the extent of access to ART by those who require it. The measurement of such access and the effectiveness of treatment are key indicators contained in the NSP M&E framework and the UNGASS indicators. Presentations:
Related articles: Minister of Health welcomes closer collaboration between government and business on HIV and AIDS
Breakfast: Economic crisis and wellness programmes 10 March 2009 The Colloquium for Social Entrepreneurs, in conjunction with the South African Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (SABCOHA), hosted a breakfast on Economic crisis and wellness programmes at GIBS in Johannesburg. In the midst of a worldwide economic meltdown, organisations in South Africa are directly affected. How is this affecting our HIV and wellness programmes in the workplace? What are companies doing to mitigate the effects of the crisis and how do we ensure the gains achieved in improving workplace health are not lost? Read more: Economic breakfast raises concerns about the future KAEFER Thermal Contracting Services roundtable (19 February 2009) KAEFER Thermal Contracting Services, in conjunction with SABCOHA and the GTZ, presented a case study on how the company has developed and implemented a sustainable, comprehensive HIV and AIDS Management Programme, including the provision of antiretroviral therapy to employees, their spouses and immediate family members. KAEFER managing director, George Wardrope, and HR manager, Wendall Naidoo, shared the lessons learned, challenges experienced and what they thought had contributed to the success of their programme. Key partners demonstrated how appropriate partnerships were a key contributing factor to the success of workplace programmes. KAEFER Thermal Contracting Services shares lessons learnt
Traditional healers and South African business: Opportunities and challenges of working together in response to HIV/AIDS (12 February 2009) The Colloquium for Social Entrepreneurs, in conjunction with SABCOHA, hosted a breakfast on Traditional healers and South African business: Opportunities and challenges of working together in response to HIV/AIDS. The key note speaker was Dr David Dickinson, associate professor: industrial relations and HIV/AIDS in the workplace, assisted by John Standish-White (Anglo Coal), Sheila Mbele-Khama (chair: Ekurhuleni Traditional Health Practitioners Forum) and an Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality family health official. Click here to read more. For the presentation on traditional healing by Sheila Mbele-Khama, click here. For the presentation on the Ekurhuleni Traditional Health Practitioners' Programme, click here.
Northern Cape Private Sector Conference (25 and 26 November 2008) SABCOHA hosted a Northern Cape private sector conference on 25 and 26 November 2008 in Upington. About 30 chief executives and operations managers of independently managed business operations and employer organisations participated. Click here to read more. Work the future: invitation to NSP road show (11, 12, and 14 November) How can business support the HIV and AIDS STI National Strategic Plan 2007 - 2011? Find out by joining leaders, key stakeholders and decision-makers for a collaboration in the private sector strategy on HIV and AIDS. Metropolitan, SABCOHA and BUSA invite you to participate in shaping the future response to HIV and AIDS in South Africa. Prominent guest speakers will inspire you with Metropolitan Live the Future scenarios. During an interactive session, SABCOHA will share progress on the development of a private sector strategy on HIV and AIDS in line with the NSP. The events took place in Cape Town, East London, Durban, Nelspruit and Johannesburg. 2nd SABCOHA Private Sector Conference (5 and 6 November 2008) The conference was held at Emperors Palace in Gauteng. The conference was highly stimulating and very well attended. Related articles State calls on business to help tackle HIV Call for greater private sector response to HIV and AIDS Call made for greater unity in fighting HIV Presentations Overview: private sector conference GIBBS: Leadership of organisational change in successful HIV/AIDS workplace interventions Education, Training and Counselling: Findings following the first SANS 16001:2007 audits AIDS Accountability International presentation Herd: Impediments to the uptake of VCT and treatment AIDS Accountability International: Proposed model for ranking business response to HIV/AIDS Wits Business School: Traditional healers, HIV/AIDS and company programmes TB-HIV integration in the workplace Centre for the Study of AIDS: Beyond ribbons and rhetoric – HIV prevention in the workplace Medworx: Private-public partnership in healthcare BizAIDS: Taking up the informal sector challenge Wits Business School: Working with peer educators to identify and respond to risky sexual networks Women’s health, HIV and work in South Africa: Making the connections Tomorrow Trust: Exit strategy for sustainability and self empowerment of OVCs For Metropolitan's Live the Future website, on HIV and AIDS scenarios for South Africa 2005 to 2025, click here. SABCOHA Annual General Meeting (30 October 2008) The SABCOHA annual general meeting was held on Thursday, 30 October 2008 and three new governors were appointed. Click here to view the new board. Breakfast: AIDS 2008 feedback (17 September 2008) Jenni Gillies, the group HIV consultant at SABMiller, and Joy Beckett, the HIV/ Aids manager: operations at De Beers Consolidated Mines, gave feedback on the 17th International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2008, that took place in Mexico City from 3 to 8 August; the conference is an annual event, organised by the International AIDS Society. The theme was Universal Action Now and by presenting the outcomes SABCOHA hoped to leverage how we as a business community and country can realise that goal. Breakfast: Community involvement (9 September 2008) Denise Hunt from the AIDS Consortium spoke about the needs of the community and how business could support it more actively within the government's policy framework. Dr Tracey Peterson from De Beers and Jenni Gillies from SAB Ltd presented case studies.
Breakfast: Children are Everyone’s Business (July 2008) We are often encouraged to leave work at the workplace and home outside of the workplace, however, HIV/AIDS forces us all to act across such lines. Children constitute 40% of all people in South Africa, representing the largest single grouping in the country. As employers and employees, our children’s lives affect why we work, how we perform in the workplace, what we do with our income and benefits, and what support is required for us to function effectively. Business influences societal aspirations through advertising and marketing. Children’s lives and possibilities are shaped by parents and caregivers, schools and communities, by what business does or does not do and how it operates. Challenge to business to get involved in fight for children's rights SABCOHA Situational Analysis workshop for members and governors (23 May 2008) In response to the HIV/AIDS and STI National Strategic Plan 2007 - 2011 (NSP) and the restructuring of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), a Situational Report of the private sector's response to HIV and AIDS in South Africa was commissioned. The report explores the contribution of the private sector and sectoral level responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa. In preparation for the next SANAC Plenary Session, scheduled for 27 May 2008, governors and members of SABCOHA assisted with the evaluation of the Situational Analysis that was conducted and to review critically the document before it is published. The report is the first step in the development of a private sector response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa and considers a broad range of factors, including:
Risk Management Workshop for Small Businesses (22-23 May 2008) BizAIDS in partnership with Women for Housing held a workshop on Risk Management for Small Businesses. The workship focussed on basic business skills and the risks associated with the continuity of the business. SABCOHA Breakfast: “Total Control of the Epidemic” (8 April 2008) SABCOHA held a breakfast on Community Outreach and how it can be implemented as part of a Corporate Strategy. Click here to read the article about the presentation: |
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