The TAMCC trains male clergy as caregivers to help address HIV/AIDS and related issues in their communities in Northwest KZN, South Africa. The program trains the male caregivers over three days on topics like basic HIV/AIDS information, stigma, practical care skills, and gender-based violence. The caregivers are then required to conduct community awareness activities and visit homes and schools. The program aims to utilize the clergy's influence to disseminate information, challenge gender norms, and support those living with HIV/AIDS with dignity and compassion. While the large geographic areas and traditional attitudes pose challenges, the program empowers clergy to transform beliefs and has increased church membership and reduced stigma and domestic violence.

1. PROGRAM
THUKELA AMAJUBA MZINYATHI CHRISTIAN
COUNCIL
Christ - Unity –
Service

2. Who We Are and Where We
Work
 TAMCC is an
ecumenical
organization
 Made up of
fraternals of church
leaders and faith-
based groups
 we work in the
communities of
Northwest KZN
(districts of
Thukela, Amajuba
and Mzinyathi)

3. Why Male Caregivers?
 Power and impact of Ministers to
disseminate information
 Challenges gender stereotypes in highly
patriarchal culture
 Redefines masculinity
 Mitigates the burden that women
traditionally carry
 Many men are more comfortable with male
caregivers
 Models Christian service and compassion

4. Actual Trainings:
 Trainings are Three Days
 MCGs are given info about:
 Basic HIV/AIDS and TB
 Stigma and Human Rights
 The Role of the Caregiver
 Practical Skills and Demonstrations of the actual care
 Gender Based Violence, Medical Male Circumcision
(MMC), OVCs, Nutrition and Food Security
 Methodologies used:
 Role Play
 Group discussion
 Presentations
 Dialogues
 Community Awareness: passing out condoms, posters, pamphlets
and other materials

5. MCGs are required to:
 Have community dialogues and awareness
campaigns
 Visit at least three to four homes a week (for
caregiving)
 Take referrals to clinics, DOH and DSD
 Visit schools to talk about HIV/AIDS

6. Challenges & Opportunities
 Ministers are  Unique program that
overextended educates and
 Geographic areas transforms the entire
very large church and
community
 Non traditional
approach can be  Empowered clergy
threatening in very are able to change
traditional people’s deep seated
communities beliefs and behaviors

7. Impact of the Program
 Clergy educated and informed
 Addresses life skills and drug abuse in
communities
 Stigma is lessened
 Domestic violence reduced
 Church membership increases
 PLWHA are cared for with dignity and
compassion

8. Our Male Caregivers

9. Contact Info:
 Ann Rajoo
 Email:amr_0119@yahoo.com
 Phone: +27(0)794856839
 TAMCC (NPO No. 052-695)
 Email:http://www.tamcc.org.za/
 Phone: +27(0)366353128
 Fax: +27(0)366372074