FAMSA

This project provides food parcels to 25 women and their children suffering from HIV/Aids. It was started by Judy Cooke,  who is one of our church members. Social workers from FAMSA provide emergency relief to the breadwinners while they deal with their status and develop the necessary support system. (www.famsawc.org.za)

SISONKE BEAD WORKING CO-OPERATIVE

This project is based in Langa township and connected to the Langa Health Clinic. It  has been supported by RUC's social worker and therapist Anne Marsh. The group of women involved have begun to reap profits from their beading work. At the same time the Langa Clinic is beginning, with the help of Dr. Carol Craig, a member of our congregation, to plan for the administration of Anti-Retrovirals. Several members of our congregation are involved in Langa, with the HIV positive project. Other members are also fighting the devastating effects of this pandemic elsewhere in our communities.

23 October 2005 RUC Morning Service: A dedication ceremony for the prayer shawls sent from the Steven’s Avenue Congregational Church in Portland Maine to the Women of the Sisonke Beading and Langa Sewing Group.

STD/SAKHEKA

A group fo 30 women and men suffering from HIV/Aids created a support network, with the view to improving their nutritional status through creating a community garden, assisted by a social worker.  In the past SPT provided funding to train two SAKHEKA members to handle the bookkeeping for the group.

JL ZWANE COMMUNITY CENTER

The center is involved in outreach to primary healthcare for people infected or affected by HIV/Aids. (www.jlzwane.sun.ac.za)

BEAUTIFUL GATE

A home for HIV/Aids orphans in the township Crossroads. (www.beautifulgate.org)

THEMBA CARE

A home that cares for 12 to 15 HIV/Aids babies in the suburb Bridgetown. (www.thembalitsha.org.za)