Project Positive Ray in South Africa is making an impact through its HIV and AIDS ministries.

Crossing Ethnic Boundaries

The Evangelical Church of South Africa is a predominantly Indian denomination. The Indians run this HIV/AIDS ministry amongst the Zulu villages in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Expanding in size and project variety, Pastor Clement Joseph and his team have climbed out of an overwhelming pandemic into a new sense of hope.

Changing Perspectives on HIV and AIDS

At any part of the day, the Zulu can find help from the Evangelical Church of South Africa, at home, at school, even at work. Project Positive Ray conducts workshops in schools and factories, and makes home visits, reaching thousands of people with education about the seriousness of the AIDS pandemic. It focuses on voluntary counseling and testing as well as prevention and care.

Impacting the Young

ABC clubs are popping up in area schools like Murchison, Sidumile, and Kwahluza Primaries as well as Nobamba Secondary. Each week, 2000 children dive into the Soul City and Diakonia Council of Churches curriculum. Between math, history, soccer and lunch, students will be able to meet during breaks and after school to discuss issues around HIV/AIDS. ABC clubs will major on A—Abstinence; B—Being faithful; and C—Commitment.

Providing Practical Help for AIDS Patients

Those who need medical care are referred to clinics and hospitals. Over 200 each month are tended at home. Project volunteers are digging ditches and building roads for the Ethembeni Community Center. Continually committed to a program that empowers, Positive Ray also provides leadership training as a top priority; conferences for pastors and education for volunteers are part of that process.

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