Nkosi's Haven

Nkosi's Haven HIV AIDS Orphanage entrance and sign

Nkosi's Haven is an NGO in the Johannesburg, South Africa area that offers residential, holistic care and support for mothers and their children whose lives have been impacted by HIV/AIDS.[1] Nkosi's Haven also provides support for orphans, HIV/AIDS affected or not.[1] It aims to improve the productivity of their residents through providing access to medical care, therapy, education and skill building workshops. The goal is to empower residents while providing a safe, dignified home in hopes that all mothers and children are able to become responsible and contributing members of society.[2]

Nkosi's Haven was named after Nkosi Johnson, an AIDS activist who dedicated his life to ensuring that mothers and their children are kept together under the belief that no mother should have to leave her child due to HIV diagnosis.[1] It is a recognized non-governmental organization that is largely funded by international donors and governmental organizations.[3] Funding is allocated to assist accommodations, which include housing, food, water, medication, and hospice care. It also assists with education costs such as school fees, uniforms, and other expenditures.[3] Residents share household tasks among themselves, including tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and childcare. [3]

At the time of inception, it was the first and only care centre in South Africa that provided residential care for mothers living with HIV/AIDS and their children.[4]

  1. ^ a b c Nkosi's Haven. "About". Nkosi's Haven. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  2. ^ Ross, Eleanor; Dube, Nkosiyazi (13 December 2012). "Sanctuary or double-edged sword? Challenges confronting adolescents living at Nkosi's Haven in Johannesburg, South Africa". SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS. 9 (4): 200–209. doi:10.1080/17290376.2012.745297. PMID 23234348. S2CID 30239681.
  3. ^ a b c Murray, John (3 January 2010). "Collaborative Community-Based Care for South African Children Orphaned by HIV/AIDS". Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. 15 (1): 88–92. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00222.x. PMID 20074116.
  4. ^ Freed, Kira. "Success Stories" (PDF). www.readinga-z.com. Reading A-Z. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 December 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.