Our ultimate goal is an AIDS-free generation, and that goal can only be achieved by working with the youth of today. HIV prevention, treatment and care activities must be in line with the needs of the youth if we intend to curb and ultimately stop the transmission of new infections.
By listening to and considering the experiences and opinions of our youth, we can tailor our HIV programmes to their needs. Empowering our youth to stop the spread of HIV is at the core of our youth-led activities.
We have partnered with like-minded organisations that are establishing a youth advisory committee that will provide input into HIV programme development. We have also received funding to train and employ youth advocates, who will deliver school and community-based HIV education sessions targeted at the male youth.
Fiona joined the Board at CHIVA Africa in 2019. Fiona studied Law at Oxford University and started her career as a Barrister practicing in Chancery chambers before moving into financial services.
Shaun became a trustee for CHIVA Africa in February 2019. He is a South African qualified lawyer and holds the position of Chief Legal Officer at Cairn Capital, a leading European asset manager.
Dr Mo Archary is a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban and the University of KwaZulu-Natal: Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine.
Lauren joined the board in 2019, and is a lawyer by training and built a successful legal career in South Africa, specialising in public interest and media law. Lauren has lectured in media law, ethics and public interest law and takes a special interest in furthering the cause of women and those disadvantaged in South Africa.
Dr Moshal is the founder of CHIVA Africa and CHIVA South Africa and has chaired the CHIVA Africa Board of Trustees since its registration as a charity in 2009. Born and raised in South Africa, Karyn graduated in medicine from the University of Cape Town in 1988.