The picture shows colorfully banded arms of young men of the Ndebele tribe of South Africa engaging in an initiation ceremony.
The programme sought to mitigate the overall impact of HIV/AIDS by building the capacities of provincial and municipal institutions.

Model communities to demonstrate an integrated approach to HIV/AIDS and poverty in KwaZulu-Natal

Duration: August 2003– November 2008
Budget: US$1,030,000
Implementing Agencies: UNDP

The programme sought to mitigate the overall impact of HIV/AIDS in vulnerable communities by building the capacities of local institutions, improving institutional care and support for people living with the virus, and reducing stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS.

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Programme summary