Khothatsong – Home Based Care

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

– Galatians 6:9

Project Overview

In 2000 the Khothatsong AIDS Committee was formed by members of the Free Reformed Church in South Africa with the goal of bringing Christian-based care and support to the victims of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The volunteer committee oversees the running of the program while a volunteer nurse attends the project weekly to supervise the work of paid home based carers, a spiritual carer and a gardener.

Prayer Requests

  • Thank the Lord that He has given all the volunteers the strength and courage to work on this project.
  • Pray for South Africa and its many challenges including poverty and unrest, and for wisdom and protection for the carers and volunteers in dealing with this situation.
  • Pray for guidance to show them the way forward in reaching patients in need of their care.
Project Details

The Home Based Care program was established to assist those living with HIV/AIDS and to provide ongoing healthcare support. In recent years, care has increased to also assist those living with diabetes, which is becoming more common in South Africa.

From an office in Shoshanguve the carers visit people in their homes to check in, provide medications, organize clinic visits, and provide education and support. Weekly support groups are held for those addicted to drugs and for caregivers. People are trained and supported to plant gardens on their plots to provide the vegetables needed to ensure that the HIV medications are effective. Together the project staff do over 2,400 visits per year. CRWRF supports the work of the Khothatsong AIDS committee by contributing to the salary costs of the paid staff.

Location

South Africa

Project Start & Partners

The Khothatsong AIDS Committee was formed in 2000 by members of the Free Reformed Church in South Africa.

Highlights
  • While still the largest group being attended to by the Home Based Care program, the number of visits required for those suffering from AIDS continues to slowly decrease.

Challenges
  • The number of people suffering from diabetes continues to rise. Limited access to essential supplies like glucometers and test strips from local clinics makes it difficult for many to monitor their glucose levels, making it difficult for those living with diabetes to effectively manage the disease.

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