Objectives of map

To sensitize, mobilize and equip all communities to become involved in AIDS prevention, using a value-based approach.

To sensitize, mobilize and equip communities to become involved in the care and support of those infected or affected by AIDS.

To offer AIDS education based on moral values and moral regeneration to the broader community

To implement a comprehensive life skills programme for youth so they can make informed choices for their future.

To network with organizations or individuals to join in the struggle against HIV/AIDS.

Save Sex rather than

‘safe sex’

NETWORKING

Working relationships and partnerships have been developed with relevant community leaders, organizations and institutions both locally and nationally.

MAP is also part of the Interfaith HIV/AIDS initiatives. We believe that working together will make a difference.

AIDS AWARENESS & TRAINING

One – day workshops are offered and cover issues such as attitudes towards AIDS and People living with AIDS (PLWA), facts and myths about HIV/AIDS, sexuality, death and dying. Specific workshops are offered on the following:

Introduction to HIV/AIDS

Pre-and Post-test Counseling (Knowing your rights)

VCT (voluntary counseling and testing)

HIV/AIDS in the Workplace

COUNSELING AND SUPPORT

The Muslim Aids Programme provides the following counseling services to people infected and affected with HIV/AIDS:

VCT, Pre – Post Test Counseling,
Individual/couple and family counseling, and support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS.
A faith-based approach is promoted through counseling where the main focus is on building Support and Living Positively.

VOLUNTEERS

MAP also uses volunteers who support the programme in many ways. They are committed women who have offered their time and resources to make a difference in our communities. We have an intake of ten volunteers who are trained to support the various activities of MAP.

LIFE SKILLS / ABSTINENCE PROGRAMME

We offer a lifeskills programme to both primary and high school learners. This programme covers issues such

self-concept enhancement, attitudes and AIDS facts,

sex and sexuality, communication skills,

drug and alcohol abuse, and

empowerment of the youth to make more informed choices.

The abstinence programme is offered to grade 7 and high school learners. The programme promotes abstinence to prevent HIV/AIDS and focus on healthy relationships, pre-marital sex and consequences, why abstinence and media literacy.