HIV/AIDS Policy
Community Rise Uthando is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and non-discriminatory environment for all employees, volunteers, beneficiaries, stakeholders, and community members. Through this policy, Community Rise Uthando aims to promote HIV/AIDS awareness, reduce stigma and discrimination, and provide support to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS within the organisation and the wider community.
Community Rise Uthando respects the right of all employees, volunteers, beneficiaries, and stakeholders to privacy and confidentiality regarding their HIV status. Disclosure of HIV status is voluntary, and any information shared with the organisation will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Discrimination and Education
The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, or victimisation based on HIV status. Community Rise Uthando promotes dignity, equality, and inclusion through HIV/AIDS awareness and educational programmes aimed at reducing stigma within the organisation and community.
Employment, Volunteering and Access to Services
HIV testing will not be required as a condition of employment, volunteering, programme participation, or access to services. Individuals living with HIV/AIDS will continue to receive fair treatment and support, including referrals to relevant healthcare and support services where necessary.
Counselling and Support
Community Rise Uthando is committed to providing access to counselling, support, and referral services for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. The organisation also encourages voluntary counselling and testing.
Occupational Exposure and Safety
The organisation will promote infection prevention measures and provide access to appropriate medical assessment and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) services where occupational exposure to HIV is suspected.
Confidentiality and Disclosure