Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust

Our second 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗢 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 has been very busy with their Entrepreneurship Ready training. This group of 24 aspiring and energetic young women have learned basic business skills which are needed start their own micro-agricultural business including budgeting, turning ideas into action, market analysis and basics of a business plan. A shout out to Mthoko from Imbizo Foundation SA for his assistance with facilitation. Continue to watch this space to see the ongoing progress and GROWTH of these women with their freshly seeded skills and plants! 🌱 💚 This pilot project has been made possible by the Rotary Club of Hillcrest, Rotary Club of Winnipeg and Rotary International. #YouthEmpowermentProgram #unconditionalloveandhope #EntrepreneurshipJourney #NPO #ngo #YouthUpliftment #educationmatters #loveinaction

At Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust's Hospice & Palliative Care Unit, our patients recently spent time creating beautiful mosaics as part of their holistic care. These creative activities offer more than just relaxation—they provide a crucial outlet for self-expression, mental stimulation, and emotional healing. Engaging in art allows our patients to focus on something positive and uplifting, contributing to their overall well-being. We celebrate the creativity, colour, fun and laughter which is generated! A special note of thanks to our dedicated volunteers, Linda and Daisy, for faithfully visiting each week and for helping to incorporate such activities into our care! #HolisticCare #PatientSupport #CreativeHealing #RespiteCare #HillcrestAIDSCentre #ArtsInCare #EmotionalWellbeing #MosaicTherapy #CommunityCare #PalliativeCare #unconditionalloveandhope #loveinaction

On 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we proudly celebrate our commitment to food security in vulnerable communities. At Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, our plant nursery and the food tunnel, sponsored by Old Mutual, grow a wide variety of fresh, nutritious vegetables used to feed patients in our Respite Unit. Any surplus produce is distributed to those in need in the Valley, ensuring no food goes to waste. Through our 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗢 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, we are empowering young women from the Valley to start and run their own mini-agricultural businesses, fostering entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency. We are also proud to support the 𝗚𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀, where grandmothers cultivate fresh produce for their families and communities, creating sustainable food sources. Together, we are working towards a future where every family has access to nutritious food and the skills to grow it. Want to get involved and help us continue this journey of hope and sustainability? 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 for the food tunnels, Indalo Project and our Gogo Community Gardens. Drop off at our reception, Monday to Friday 8 am to 4pm. 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 fresh fruit and vegetables to be used in our Respite Centre. 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 staples for our food cupboard such as rice, tinned foods, flour, samp, mielie meal, soup packets, lentils, etc. #unconditionalloveandhope #WorldFoodDay #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #EmpoweringWomen #NPO #IndaloProject #GogoGarden #OldMutual #CommunitySupport #gardensofhop

Breast Cancer Awareness: Early Detection Saves Lives HACT's Hospice & Palliative Care Unit cares for patients with late stage AIDS and Cancer. Every woman we've admitted with breast cancer is one too many! This month we are once again promoting awareness and the practice of self checks for all women, of all backgrounds, in all communities! Performing regular breast self-checks is one of the most effective ways to detect breast cancer early. By familiarising yourself with how your breasts normally look and feel, you can identify any changes — like lumps, thickening, or skin changes—promptly. Early detection significantly increases treatment success and survival rates. Take a few minutes each month to perform a self-check and encourage others to do the same. Together, we can raise awareness and save lives. Do you know someone who has been impacted by breast cancer? Woza Moya is pinked out for Breast Cancer Awareness month with plenty of options for you to show your solidarity and support. 💞 #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #SelfCheck #HealthMatters #BreastHealth #FightBreastCancer #CancerPrevention #unconditionalloveandhope #strongertogether #loveinaction

On 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we recognise the essential care provided to adults and children with life-threatening illnesses like HIV, AIDS, and cancer. At Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, our Respite Unit offers unconditional love, hope and compassionate, dignified care to those in need, ensuring comfort during their final days. Our support extends to families through counselling and bereavement services. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. ❣️ 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 to our ADOPT-A-BED campaign ❣️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 items from our wishlist to help us continue providing this vital care. 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Soap, Moisturizer, Lip Balm, Tissues, Toilet Paper And Deodorant For Men And Women, Sanitary Towels, Adult Nappies And Linen Savers 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 - rice, samp, putu, canned vegetables, spices, flour, long-life milk; lentils, etc. 𝙊𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝗣𝘆𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘀 – A Large Supply Of Pyjamas For Males And Females Of All Ages And Sizes). 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 - adult and children, men and women 𝗕𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻 – These Will Be Stamped With The HACT Stamp Or Logo 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 #unconditionalloveandhope #NPO #NGO #PalliativeCare #CancerCare #CompassionateCare #AdoptABed

Some of HACT's Hospice & Palliative Care Team donned hats today in support of Palliative Care for Children South Africa (PatchSA)'s annual awareness campaign! Initiated by the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN) in 2014, the #HatsOn4CPC campaign is celebrated annually on the second Friday in October. It is a day of action to not only show support for children and their families, but also shine a light on the need to end the inequality of children’s palliative care provision in South Africa and around the world. While the majority of HACT's admitted patients in our 24-bed unit are adults, we do also care for children and teens. Children’s palliative care is a compassionate and holistic approach to caring that provides pain and symptom management alongside emotional, social, and spiritual support for seriously ill children and their family members, ultimately seeking to ensure an improved quality of life for all. HACT.....people who care for people, and also support other people who care! #unconditionalloveandhope

Today is not only Mental Health Day but it is also World Homeless Day. Homelessness is an issue which many of us don't what do to about or how best to respond. Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) recognises that homelessness, mental health and poverty can be deeply intertwined. Many vulnerable families face the daily struggle of food insecurity, stress and trauma as well as unemployment, pushing them closer to homelessness. By addressing root causes such as poor health, hunger and unemployment, HACT is working to prevent homelessness, one family at a time. Our food security and financial empowerment initiatives teach sustainable farming, provide access to resources, and create income-generating opportunities which empower people to feed themselves and secure a better future. Through our Gogo's Home & Community Gardens, we are equipping vulnerable households with the knowledge and tools to grow their own vegetables thereby improving food access and creating long-term sustainability. Woza Moya, our largest economic empowerment project, involves more than 350 local artisans who bead and craft for a sustainable income, while our Youth Empowerment Programme offers work placement for skills development. The Indalo project is offering young women the opportunity to become Agripreneurs, to provide a sustainable income stream but to also promote improved food security within the Valley of 1000 Hills. Our Youth Adherence Clubs are supporting youth living with HIV to be better equipped to deal with the stigma and challenges of their treatment journey. This World Homeless Day, we call on you to support these vital programmes which are changing lives and ensuring that individuals and families have opportunities to thrive in safe, dignified and sustainable ways. Find out how you can partner with us! Please email: info@hillaids.org.za #WorldHomelessDay #EndHomelessness #PovertyAlleviation #FoodSecurity #EmpowerCommunities #SustainableLiving #HillcrestAIDSCentre #CommunitySupport #SupportLocalChange #BreakTheCycle #unconditionalloveandhope #strongertogether #loveinaction

On World Mental Health Day, we recognise the profound connection between mental and physical health. At Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, we promote holistic care for both patients and caregivers which nurtures mental well-being. Additionally, our Family Strengthening Programme provides emotional and psychosocial support to vulnerable families, while our Adherence Clubs helps youth living with HIV manage their treatment journey with mentorship and peer encouragement. Counselling services within our In-Patient Unit exist to support patients and their families deal with issues of stigma, alienation, grief and loss. Debriefing sessions for our nurses, caregivers and field teams, help to ensure these dedicated frontline staff can continue their crucial work while being supported for their own wellbeing. Your partnership can make a difference. Find out more about our programmes and how you can help: [www.hillaids.org.za] #unconditionalloveandhope #NPO #NGO #MentalHealthMatters #WorldMentalHealthDay #CommunityCare #HIVAIDSsupport #SupportCaregivers #TraumaHealing #ResilienceBuilding #MentalWellness #HealthAndWellbeing #EndStigma

"𝘼𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚." (Benjamin Franklin) For the benefit and protection of everyone who comes onsite to enjoy our beautiful Centre including customers, programme participants, patients, staff and volunteers, our staff reps spent time this week brushing up and reviewing our Occupational Health and Safety protocols. Thanks, team! 😍 🦺 ⛑️ 📢 #ohs #npo #ngo #hivaids #occupationalhealthandsafety #unconditionalloveandhope #safetyfirst #loveinaction

One of the Smart Starter funders generously provided a stipend for our gold grads to attend a Business Onboarding Workshop and to receive training on how to use the Funda App. The training taught them about income and expenditure and how to load their "business" data into the app to produce an income statement. This forms part of their entrepreneurship training. #educationmatters #youthdevelopment #unconditionalloveandhope #EducationInAction #entrepreneurjourney