Celebrate Life 2010
On 8 and 9 May 2010 CABSA and FCC will once again be
The weekend will be filled with art and NGO exhibitions, knowledge-sharing and networking, worship and music and of course a moment for reflection and gratitude during CABSA's AGM.
All events will take place on the premises of Fontainbleau Community Church (were the CARIS office is situated), on the corner Rabie road and Fourth Avenue, Fontainbleau, Randburg.
A Registration form can be downloaded below. (One form for all the events of the weekend). Although this event is free, it would help us to plan if we have an idea of the number of participants at the different events planned for the weekend.
Programme and Activities:
Saturday 8 May 2010
NGO Exhibitions.
Christian organisations responding to HIV in prevention, treatment care and support will have the opportunity to highlighting their work and make their products available. Interested organisations can contact Lyn for more information
Book exhibition space on the attached form below.
Networking Breakfast
Those involved and interested in the HIV field will have an opportunity to meet with others responding to or wanting to respond to HIV and find opportunities to co-operate or learn from each other.
HIV Competent Faith Communities Conference
Key speakers will highlight various factors around the theme “HIV Competent Faith Communities.”
This is a draft Programme as on the 19th of April, and it is subject to change. We will update information as it is finalised
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08h30 |
Welcome and Intro – Lyn van Rooyen, CABSA Prayer and Candle Lighting, Rev Johan Pieters, FCC |
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08h30 – 09h30 |
Networking Breakfast and Exhibitions |
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09h30 – 10h10 |
“Compelled by Compassion!” George Snyman of Hands@Work in Africa on the Biblical mandate to respond to HIV. |
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10h10 – 10h50 |
The reality of HIV in Southern Africa, with particular focus on the socio-cultural drivers of the epidemic. Prof Geoff Setswe, Monash University |
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10h50 – 11h00 |
Break |
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11h00 – 11h40 |
Faith Leaders Responding to HIV – The INERELA+ Experience. Carolyne A. Opinde, INERELA+ |
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11h40 – 12h20 |
The challenges and joys of mobilising faith communities to respond to HIV. Anna Kaura, MCDC |
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12h20 – 13h00 |
Governance and Accountability. Ms Siziwe Ngcwabe, IThuba-Lethu Management Services |
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13h00 - 14h00 |
Lunch and Exhibitions |
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14h00 – 14h40 |
The Challenge - Resource Mobilization in Tough Times. AIDS Consortium |
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14h40 - 15h20
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Using volunteers in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Dr Arnau van Wyngaardt from Shiselweni Home Based Care |
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15h20 – 15h30 |
Thank you and closing |
HIV Testing
There will be an opportunity to test for the HIV antibodies for the first time or to re-test
Art Competition: - Celebrating life in a World with HIV
Artist are asked to convey their impression of the theme: Celebrating life in a world with HIV
Art will be evaluated in a unique way – not by specialists, but by all participants in the activities of the weekend, and not according to the artistic merit, but on the impact it has on viewers. All who participate in the weekend in some way will have the opportunity to identify items that touch them particularly - artwork selected by most participants will receive a five hundred rand gift voucher. Art work will be evaluated in two categories – adults and high school learners
Download more info and application form below
Lunch
Light lunch and snacks will be for sale and tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.
Sunday 9 May 2010
NGO Exhibitions.
Christian organisations responding to HIV in prevention, treatment care and support will have the opportunity to highlighting their work and make their products available
Worship Service
All participants in the weekend and individuals interested in HIV work or CABSA are invited to join Fontainebleau for a Special Worship Service focussing on HIV. Pastor Annie Kaseketi Mwaba from Zambia will be the preacher at both the 08:00 and 09:30 services.
CABSA Annual General Meeting
CABSA management and board will present the annual report for 2009 and report on the activities of the organisation
Networking Tea
Those involved and interested in the HIV field will have an opportunity to meet with others responding to or wanting to respond to HIV and find opportunities to co-operate or learn from each other.
For more information, contact:
Lyn van Rooyen at management@cabsa.org.za or Tel 011 796 6830
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