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NEWSLETTER NO. 27June 21 2010 |
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SABCOHA launches 2010 Special ProjectsJust days before the World CupTM kicked off in South Africa, SABCOHA launched its 2010 Special Projects at the Bram Fischerville Multi-Purpose Centre in Soweto on Wednesday 8 June. The 2010 Special Projects consist of two main elements: a school holiday programme which will host around 1500 children between the ages of six and 13 years in under-resourced communities in five provinces; and a condom distribution initiative which will see one million branded condoms distributed free through hotels and bed-and-breakfast establishments across the country. Read more and see pictures from the launch … In line with the South African Government's theme of taking responsibility, SABCOHA’s members have proudly demonstrated that ‘South African Business is taking Responsibility' through their generous support of SABCOHA's 2010 Special Projects.
BMW is the largest corporate sponsor of the school holiday programme and will support programming and activities at all five SHP sites. Sasol has sponsored the Bram Fischerville site in Soweto, Mercedes Benz SA will sponsor the Mdantsane site and Xstrata Alloys will sponsor the site in Chaneng Village. Unilever, Dow and Edcon have made financial contributions that will be applied to all sites. Woolworths, SAB, Dell Foundation, Education Training and Counselling, Avusa Media, Mondi and MTN have committed in-kind support. Read what BMW had to say … |
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Western Cape Conference lays the foundation for Business Sector Strategy on HIV/AIDS and WellnessSABCOHA is in the process of establishing functional structures in each province as a more sustainable approach to strengthening the business sector's contribution to the goals contained in the NSP. These provincial structures will build on the lessons that have been learned from national programmes, establish partnerships with Provincial AIDS Councils and local businesses, and empower companies - large and small - through implementing specific initiatives and sharing information and data. The business sector in the Western Cape is the second to formalise a provincial structure, following on the Northern Cape in 2009. One of the key steps towards developing a provincial strategy is the Business Sector Conference which was held in Stellenbosch in May and which was attended by a broad representation from business, members of civil society and local Government authorities. To give full effect to the strategic intent of the Western Cape Business Sector, a Board of Governors was also elected at the Conference.Read the full conference report … (PDF file)
Responsible Tourism Initiative Champions Safe Sex In Mother CityThe City of Cape Town and its major stakeholders recognise that a critical area for achieving a successful World CupTM for both visitors and citizens alike is Responsible Tourism. In this light Cape Town Tourism, the City of Cape Town, the Provincial Department of Health, FEDHASA and the South African Business Coalition on HIV/ AIDS (SABCOHA) have partnered to distribute condoms in the hospitality sector during the FIFA World CupTM period.Read More...
SABCOHA projects to feature at the AIDS 2010 Conference in Vienna, AustriaA delegation of senior managers from SABCOHA will be representing the South African business sector at the international AIDS Conference and showcasing a number of SABCOHA initiatives. For more information, contact Anita Volker at info@sabcoha.co.za or 011 880 4821.Third HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Research Symposium, 9-11 November 2010 in JohannesburgThe final call for abstracts has gone out for the Third ‘HIV/AIDS in the Workplace & Beyond’ Research Symposium. The theme of the research-focused conference is Prevention. There are tracks on ART as Prevention; Partnerships for Prevention; Prevention (broadly); and Other/Emerging.Read More... |
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