HIV & TB response
Faith-based education, prevention advocacy and support for access to treatment and care, with an emphasis on reducing stigma.
FAITH IN ACTION. DIGNITY FOR ALL.
Compassion.
Community.
Lasting change.
Bringing religious leaders and communities together to challenge HIV-related stigma and uphold the dignity of every person.
INTERFAITH LEADERSHIPCOMMUNITY ADVOCACYPOSITIVE LIVING
WHO WE ARE
A community of faith.
A commitment to dignity.
We are the South African Network of Religious Leaders Living with or Personally Affected by HIV & AIDS — SANERELA+.
Established in 2006 and registered as a nonprofit organisation in 2007, SANERELA+ brings together lay and ordained religious leaders across faith traditions. As South Africa’s chapter of INERELA+, we connect local action with a wider international network.
Our work sits at the meeting point of faith, public health and social justice. We equip religious leaders to confront stigma, support positive living and build communities where people are welcomed, heard and respected.
Read our organisation presentation PDFCompassionInclusivityHuman rightsAccountabilityEmpowerment
WHAT WE DO
Faith that makes
a difference.
Practical support, informed leadership and advocacy shaped around the people and communities we serve.
Religious leadership
Training and equipping religious leaders to lead informed, compassionate conversations and support their congregations.
Gender justice
Challenging gender-based violence and promoting dignity, inclusion and the rights of women, girls and marginalised communities.
Mental wellbeing
Promoting mental health awareness, psychosocial support and spiritual care for people living with or affected by HIV.
Community empowerment
Supporting community participation and self-help initiatives that recognise the connection between poverty, dignity and health.
Advocacy & partnerships
Bringing faith-community perspectives into public health and social justice discussions through collaboration and policy engagement.
OUR APPROACH
Four principles.
One shared purpose.
The SAVE model guides our holistic response to HIV, linking practical prevention, care and community empowerment.
SSafer practices
Promoting informed prevention choices and accurate HIV education within faith communities.
AAvailable medication & nutrition
Advocating for access to treatment, care and nutritional support.
VVoluntary counselling & testing
Encouraging voluntary HIV testing and supportive, confidential conversations.
EEmpowerment
Equipping people with knowledge and confidence to challenge stigma and protect their rights.