The HEAIDS Programme is a nationally coordinated large-scale effort to develop and strengthen the capacity, systems and structures of all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to prevent, manage, and mitigate the causes, challenges and consequences of HIV/AIDS in the sub-sector. The overall objective of the Programme is to support the Department of Education in achieving its vision of a national education and training system which contributes towards improving the quality of life and prosperity of all its citizens, specifically with respect to the Higher Education sub-sector.

The Programme promotes the provision of appropriate and sustainable HIV/AIDS services and programmes for both staff and students within a policy and funding framework. It arose from the success of the joint SAUVCA/CTP/DoE HEAIDS Programme implemented from 2002 to 2005. It was designed after consultation with relevant stakeholders including government officials, NGOs, sectoral role-players and European Union Member States. Beneficiaries are integral to the process of determining the scope of the various interventions.

Through the Department of Education, the European Union has provided ?20 million to support the Programme for the period 1 Dec 2005 - 31 May 2009.

• Strategic framework 2006-2009 and beyond.

HEAIDS programme contact details:

Dr. Gail Andrews 
Programme Director
Tel +27 12 484-1134
Fax +27 12 484-1147
Website www.hesa.org.za/heaids

HEAIDS programme partners

Department of Education Project implemented by the Department of Education Tel +27 12-312 5911 Fax +27 12-325 6260 Website http://www.education.gov.za

EUROPEAN UNION (EU) Project funded under the European Union (EU) Programme for Reconstruction and Development Tel + 32-22 99 9696 Website http://ted.europa.eu