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AIM: To keep our Parish aware of the tragedy of HIV/Aids this is all around us. To encourage all in our parish to make a contributions to fighting the battle against the disease and the suffering it causes; to participate actively in the activities and programmes of Fikelela, our diocese task group, the orphans and Vulnerable Children's' project and other organisations engaged in the prevention and healing of the disease.

Teams: We have a small but very dedicated team which co-ordinates our activities. These include: Awareness programmes (newsletter articles, Aids Sunday annually, packing of lovepacks every month, fundraising events. Our mission is to make is possible for each and every member of our parish to contribute.

Meeting are held as necessary. Interested members of our church are very welcome to join use at meetings and activities

Co-ordinator : Frank & Eleanor Wright 021 683 4605 Cell 082 444 2873 (Frank) 073 176 9480

A Short History

In 2000 the Anglican Church in Cape Town launched its AIDS outreach programme, FIKELELA, to provide an active Christian response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in South Africa. Each parish in the diocese was challenged to form a task team to support the movement and so the St Andrew’s HIV/AIDS task team was founded.

The most pressing need seemed to be the packing of LOVE PACKS – food parcels containing 11 basic items. These are distributed to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Initially St Andrew’s packed 50 Love Packs each month; we now pack between 250 – 300 per month. When needed we also pack COMFORT PACKS containing basic necessities for newborn HIV+ babies. Funding for this undertaking comes from the parish and from the generous support of several churches in the UK.

The Task Team also plays a role in making St Andrew’s aware of what is happening in the HIV/AIDS battle and in supporting FIKELELA in all its work.

"I have said, the world is built by love" Psalm 89, v 2

"Your love has been our lives’ foundation; your fidelity has been the roof over our world."

The Love Pack Journey

For more information go to www.warehouse.org.za

Link to the Anglican AIDS & Healthcare Trust