OUR PROGRAMMES
HOW WE TRANSFORM LIVES
Our integrated activities empower healthcare professionals, community stakeholders, family members and our youth to ensure children and adolescents living with or exposed to HIV enjoy a healthy and productive life.
A model of healthy mentorship
Our blended model of clinical and psychosocial mentorship and teaching is what sets CHIVA apart. By working closely with the Department of Health’s laboratory system,
Driving home the importance of adhering to treatment
Experience has shown us that HIV treatment and care is most effective when our clients have a healthy support structure at home. We must address
Stopping the spread
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
Making technology work for us
We have designed technology-based resources that: Present healthcare workers with self-development and eLearning tools to supplement the clinical and psychosocial mentorship we provide. Educate children
Working together for the greater good
Strengthening and improving the healthcare system has been at the heart of what we do since CHIVA’s inception in 2004. Using expert HIV mentors who
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.