MEMBER INSTITUTIONS DIRECTORY

R e g i o n a l a i D S T R a i n i n g n e T w o R k

Regional AIDS Training Network

Member Institutions Directory

R e g i o n a l a i D S T R a i n i n g n e T w o R k

Acronyms & Abbreviations.............................1About RATN ...................................................3

Eastern AfricaAfrican Medical and Research Foundation....4Centre for African Family Studies ..................5Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital Professional

Training Centre ..........................................6Kenya Association of Professional

Counsellors ................................................7Liverpool VCT Care and Treatment ..............8Network For Researchers in Eastern And

Southern Africa .........................................9University of Nairobi, The Nairobi Clinical

Epidemiology Unit ....................................10Kigali Health Institute ................................... 11Pro Femme/ Twese Hamwe, Rwanda

(Associate Member) ................................12Eastern and Southern Management

Institute ....................................................13

Tanzania Gender Networking Programme ..14Aids Information Centre ...............................15Infectious Diseases Institute .......................16Mildmay Uganda..........................................17The Aids Support Organisation ...................18Traditional and Modern Health Practitioners

Together Against AIDS .............................20Uganda National Consumers Organization

(Associate Member) ................................21

Southern AfricaInstitute of Development Management ........22Malawi College of Health Sciences ............24Malawi Institute of Management .................25Health Economic And HIV/AIDS Research

Division University of Natal ......................27Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative.....29Southern Africa Aids Dissemination Service

(Associate Member) ................................31

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Southern African AIDS Trust (Associate Member) ..................................................33

Mananga Centre For Regional Integration and Management Development .....................35

Churches Health Association of Zambia......36In-Service Training Trust..............................37Kara Counselling and Training Trust Ltd .....38

The Salvation Army, Chikankata Mission Hospital ....................................................39

Connect Institute of Systemic Therapy ........40Family Aids Caring Trust .............................41Genitourinary Centre ...................................42 Zimbabwe Open University .........................43

aCronyms & abbreviaTions

AIC AIDS Information CentreAMREF African Medical Research InstituteRATN Regional AIDS Training NetworkCEU Cinical Epidemiology UnitCSO HIV Human Immune Deficiency VirusHCT HIV Counseling and TestingTB Tuberculosis STIs Sexually Transmitted InfectionsCAFS Centre for African Family StudiesKAPC Kenya Association of Professional

CounsellorsLVCT Liverpool VCT and TreatmentVCT Voluntary Counseling and TestingGoK Government of KenyaFBO Faith Based Organisation CBO Community Based OrganisationNARESA Network for Researchers in Eastern and

Southern AfricaPMTCT Prevention of Mother -to-Child

TransmissionKHI Kigali Health InstituteESAMI Eastern and Southern Management

InstituteTGNP Tanzania Gender Networking

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IDI Infectious Disease InstituteMU Mildmay UgandaTASO The AIDS Support Organisation TEACH TASO Experiential Attachment to

Combat HV and AIDS

SADC The Southern African Development Community

UNHCO United National Consumers Organisation

IDM Institute of Development Management MIM Malawi Institute of ManagementBCC Behaviour Change CommunicationHEARD Health Economic and HIV/AIDS

Research DivisionREPSSI Regional Psychosocial Support InitiativeNGO Non Governmental OrganisationSAfAIDS Southern Africa AIDS Dissemination

ServiceSAT Southern Africa AIDS TrustCHAZ Churches Health Association of ZambiaISTT In Service Training TrustFACT Family AIDS Caring TrustZOU Zimbabwe Open UniversityMCHS Malawi College of Health Sciences

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The Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN) is an international/Regional NGO with operations in 11 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa

region. Currently, RATN has 30 full members and four associate members in Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. RATN’s secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Through Training and Capacity Development, RATN facilitates the strengthening of individual and institutional capacity for prevention and effective HIV and AIDS response. RATN also functions as a forum of exchange of ideas and experiences for developing and delivery of quality of HIV capacity building programmes.

RATN develops and integrates into its training programmes modules that aim to develop skills and competencies on design and effective implementation of HIV prevention interventions.

This catalogue contains a list of institutions that form RATN Member Institutions. The information provided is constantly updated to reflect any changes in the member institutions listed.

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AFRICAN MEDICAL AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Director-General: Dr Teguest Guerma

Contacts:Nzomo Mwita: Nzomo.Mwita@Amref.orgDiana Mukamii: Diana.Mukami@Amref.org

African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) is one of Africa’s leading health, development and research organisations. AMREF implements projects to learn, and shares this evidence-based knowledge with others to advocate for changes in health policy and practice. AMREF seeks to empower communities to take control of their health and to establish a vibrant and participatory health care system made up of communities, health workers and governments.

Priority intervention areas include control of HIV, TB, and STIs. Other areas of work include clinical outreach services, development of health learning materials, training and consultancies.

Geographical Coverage:AMREF’S headquarters is in Nairobi, Kenya. AMREF has country programmes in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Southern Sudan and Ethiopia and has operations in more than twenty other countries in Africa.

Physical and Postal Address:AMREF International Training Centre, Langata Road opposite Wilson Airport, Nairobi, KenyaP.O. Box 27691-00506, Nairobi, Kenya

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +254 20 6993000Fax: +254 20 609518

Email Address: info.hq@amref.org Website Address: www.amref.org

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CENTRE FOR AFRICAN FAMILY STUDIES

Director: Professor Eliwo Akoto

Contacts: Prof. Eliwo Akoto: eakoto@CAFS.org Jonathan Spangler: jspangler@CAFS.org

The Centre for African Family Studies (CAFS) strengthens the capacity of organisations and individuals by conducting training, research and consultancy services in the field of health and development. CAFS main areas of focus are HIV and AIDS, advocacy and communication, capacity building, community based service, and gender development. Other areas of focus are knowledge management, leadership and management, and reproductive health.

Geographical Coverage: Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, CAFS works from strategic bases in East and West and Central Africa. CAFS’s offices in Central and West Africa include a Regional Office in Lome, Togo; and Country Offices in Abuja, Nigeria and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

Physical and Postal Address: CAFS Headquarters Mara Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 60054, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya

Phone and Fax Number: Tel: +254-20-273 14 79, 272 56 41 Cell: +254 722 205 179, 733 601 756 Fax: +254 20 273 14 89

Email address: info@cafs.orgWebsite Address: www.cafs.org

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GERTRUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITALPROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

Chief Executive Officer: Gordon Odundo

Contacts: Gordon Odundo: godundo@gerties.orgLilian Onyango: lonyango@gerties.org

Gertrude’s Professional Training Centre is part of Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital whose aim is to be the preferred healthcare provider for East and Central Africa’s children. The training centre is vital in the hospitals aim to be a centre of excellence in paedit-rics whose foundation lies in proper training. Modular and short courses are offered with special emphasis on child health for all cadres of health professionals.

Geographical Coverage: Sub-Saharan Africa.

Physical and Postal Address:Gertrude’s Children’s HospitalProfessional Training Centre Muthaiga, Muthaiga Road Nairobi P.O Box 42325 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +254 722 898 948, +254 733 639444+254 721 296912, +254 733 761242, + 254 20 7206000, +254 20 2445350Fax: +254 20 3763281

Email Address: trainingschool@gerties.org Website Address: www.gerties.org

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KENYA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORS

Executive Director: Cecilia Rachier

Contacts: Cecilia Rachier: CeciliaR@kapc.or.keElias Gikundi: EliasG@kapc.or.ke

Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC) has over the years established itself as a leader in the field of quality counselling programmes, mainly in HIV counseling, training and research. The programmes also target the general population with emphasis on vulnerable and marginalized groups, young people from the low social economic sectors of the communities, workplace employee groups among others.

Geographical Coverage: Eastern and Southern Africa Region

Physical and Postal Address:Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC) 2nd Avenue, ParklandsP.O. Box 55472-00200Nairobi, Kenya

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: + 254-20 -3741051, 3741056, 3741123

Email Address: Nairobi@kapc.or.keWebsite Address: www.kapc.or.ke

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LIVERPOOL VCT CARE AND TREATMENT

Executive Director: Dr. Nduku Kilonzo

Contacts:Catherine Theuri: ctheuri@liverpoolvct.orgJulius Gwadah: jgwadah@liverpoolvct.org

Liverpool VCT Care and Treatment (LVCT) utilises research and technical resources to contribute to HIV/AIDS policy formulation, inform government and build the capacity of civil society, to provide quality prevention, care and treatment services, with special attention to those with greatest vulnerability and special needs. LVCT trains over 700 health

providers annually and has trained over 75% of the HTC providers in Kenya and 90% of the HIV counsellor supervisors. Through capacity-building, LVCT has established over 500 of the roughly 1,000 VCT sites in Kenya, graduating 200 of them to be managed by GoK, community-based organizations (CBOs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs).

Geographical Coverage: Kenya

Physical and Postal Address:Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment (LVCT)Head Office, Argwings Kodhek RoadP.O. Box 19835-00202, KNH Nairobi, Kenya

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +254 20 2714590, 2715308, 2731585/6Fax: +254 20 2723612

Email Address: enquiries@liverpoolvct.orgWebsite Address: www.liverpoolvct.org

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NETWORK FOR RESEARCHERS IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA (NARESA)

Director: Ruth Nduati

Contact: Dr. Ruth Nduati rnduati@iconnect.co.keDr. Jennifer Oyieke jroyieke@naresa.org

Network for Researchers in Eastern and Southern Africa (NARESA) is one of the pioneers on PMTCT in Kenya and has been working on the implementation of PMTCT programmes besides conducting research, policy development, training, couple counselling, HIV management, early infant diagnosis and E-learning.

Geographical Coverage: Kenya

Physical and Postal Address:Network for Researchers in Eastern and Southern Africa (NARESA) Shelter Afrique Building, Upper Hill RoadP.O. Box 1065-00100, GPO Nairobi, Kenya

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +254-20- 2726644/ 4180Fax: +254-20- 2726413

Email Address: info@naresa.orgWebsite Address: www.naresa.org

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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, THE NAIROBI CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY UNIT (CEU)

Director: Dr Erastus K Njeru

Contact: Dr. Erastus K. Njeru: eknjeru@uonbi.ac.keJanet Musia: jmusia@uonbi.ac.ke nbiceu@uonbi.ac.ke

The Clinical Epidemiology Unit (CEU) a department at the University of Nairobi’s School of Medicine promotes and facilitates high quality health and medical education research. It focuses on health research, training in study design, data collection, data analysis, translation of research findings among others. It also organizes scientific workshops and seminars.

Geographical Coverage: Kenya

Physical and Postal Address:Faculty of Medicine University of Nairobi, College of Health SciencesKenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Principal’s office AnnexeP.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi, Kenya

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +254 020 2713462/ 2726300 Ext. 44013Fax: +254 020 2710164

Email Address: nbiceu@uonbi.ac.ke Website Address: www.unobi.ac.ke

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KIGALI HEALTH INSTITUTE

Rector: Dr Kabagabo Chantalchantalkabagabo@yahoo.com

Contact: Dr. Desire Ndushabandi: rector@khi.ac.rwdendush@yahoo.comZachary Bigirimana: zbigirimanaa@yahoo.comFidèle Rutayisire: fidelisca2000@yahoo.frBonavenure Tuyisenga: btyuyisenga@khi.ac.rw; tuyibona@yahoo.fr

Kigali Health Institute (KHI) is a training and development institution for health professionalsin the following areas; ophthalmology, dentistry, physiotherapy, biomedical laboratory sciences, medical imaging sciences, nursing, midwifery, mental health, anaethesia and community health development.

Geographical Coverage: Rwanda

Physical and Postal Address:Kigali Health InstituteCareer Advisory and Counseling Centre P.O. Box 3286, KigaliRwanda

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +250-57188/ 572172Fax: +250-571787

Email Address: fidelisca2000@yahoo.fr; rector@khi.ac.rw; btuyisenga@khi.ac.rwWebsite Address: www.khi.ac.rw

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PRO FEMME/ TWESE HAMWE, RWANDA PRO FEMME/ TWESE HAMWE, RWANDA (ASSOCIATE MEMBER)

President: Thérèse Bishagara

Contact: Ms. Emma Marie Bugingo emmamarie.bugingo@yahoo.fr

Pro Femme/Twese Hamwe conducts research, Training and advocacy for People Living with HIV and AIDS. It also does institutional capacity building targeting women, community organizations, groups and associations through workshops and seminars.

Geographical Coverage: Rwanda

Physical and Postal Address:Avenue de la JusticeNyamirambo, BP 2758, Kigali

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +252 578432Fax: +252 578432

Email Adresses: Profemme1@gmail.comEmmamarie.bugingo@yahoo.frWebsite Address: www.profemme.org.rw

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EASTERN AND SOUTHERN MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

Director General: Dr. Bonard Mwape

Contact: Leon Malissa wmalissa@yahoo.co.uk

Eastern and Southern Management Institute (ESAMI) is a Regional Management Development Institute where middle and top level personnel in the government, public, private and civic organisations attend open management development programmes. The Institute aims at enhancing interaction in order to facilitate improvements in managerial performance and effectiveness of client organizations. ESAMI offers courses in information technology, gender and development, health management and human resource management.

Geographical Coverage: Kenya; Uganda; Tanzania

Physical and Postal Address:ESAMI Headquarters, Njiro hillP.O. Box 3030 Arusha, Tanzania

Phone and Fax Number:+255 27 2508384-8/5/7 +255 27 250 8285

Email Address: esamihq@esamihq.ac.tz Website Address: www.esami-africa.org

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TANZANIA GENDER NETWORKING PROGRAMME

Executive Director: Usu Mallya

Contact:Usu Mallya: usu.mallya@tgnp.orgNasim Losai: nasim.losai@tgnp.org

Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP) is an activist non partisan organization committed to the goal of contributing to the building of a vibrant transformative feminist movement that challenges patriarchy and neo-liberalism at all levels. TGNP advocates for gender equality/equity, women’s empowerment, social justice and social transformation in Tanzania and beyond.

Geographical coverage: Tanzania

Physical and Postal Address:Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP)Gender Resource Centre, Mabibo RoadP.O. Box 8921Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +255 22 2443205/450 Cell: + 255 754 784050Fax: +255 22 2443244

Email address: info@tgnp.orgWebsite Address: www.tgnp.org

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AIDS INFORMATION CENTRE

Executive Director: Dr. Raymond Byaruhanga byaruhanga@aicug.org; rbyaru@yahoo.com

Contact:Kellen Tumuhairwe: kellen@aicug.orgNassir Musoke: nassir@aicug.org

AIDS Information Centre (AIC) is a Non-Governmental Organization established to provide Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) for Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV). AIC builds the capacity of HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) counselors, HCT supervisors and Training of Trainers for HIV Counseling and Testing, laboratory technicians in HIV testing protocol/algorithm and HCT data management. AIC has also conducted an HIV services Management course targeting mid level service providers (Trainers, Supervisors), project coordinators and managers in East and Central African Region. 

  Geographical Coverage: Uganda

Physical and Postal Address:P.O. Box 10446, Mengo-KisenyiKampala, Uganda Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +256 312 264453/4, 414 231528

Email Address: informationdesk@aicug.org Website Address: www.aicug.org

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INFECTIOUS DISEASES INSTITUTE

Executive Director: Dr. Alex Coutinhoacoutinho@idi.co.ug

Contact: Dr. Alex Coutinho: acoutinho@idi.co.ugLeah Thayer: lthayer@idi.co.ug

The Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) focuses on strengthening services for the prevention, care and treatment of HIV and related infectious diseases, through training and capacity building; advanced clinical services; and operational research across Africa.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) offers training in a number of subjects, including HIV/TB, Malaria, Laboratory Services, and Systems Strengthening.  Courses are available for all levels of care providers, and can be offered at IDI or on-site at facilities.  IDI’s technical team can also provide on-site technical support and training follow-up, to ensure that skills that participants learn in courses are being effectively applied in the work place.

Geographical Coverage:Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa

Physical and Postal Address:Infectious Diseases InstituteMakerere University College of Health SciencesP. O. Box 22418 Kampala, Uganda

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +256 41 4307000; +256 31 2307000;Fax: +256 41 4307290; +256 31 2307290

Email Address: office@idi.co.ugWebsite Address: www.idi.mak.ac.ug

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MILDMAY UGANDA

Country Director: Dr. Emmanuel Luyirika

Contact: Irene Kambonesa Irene.kambonesa@mildmway.or.ug

Mildmay Uganda (MU) is a Christian not-for-profit international NGO specialising in the provision of holistic HIV and AIDS care mainly in resource limited settings and training of health care providers in the provision of such care. MU offers long Modular work based programmes, tailored short courses and clinical placements. Courses target both multidisciplinary and cadre specific health workers groups.

Geographical Coverage: Africa

Physical and Postal Address:The Mildmay Centre Uganda Plot 127, Entebbe Road Naziba Hill, Lubowa near LwezaP. O Box 24985, Kampala

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +256 312 210200 Fax: +256 312 210205

Email: registrar@mildmay.or.ugmailbox@mildmay.or.ugWebsite: www.mildmay.org

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THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANISATION

Executive Director: Robert Ochaiochair@tasouganda.org

Contact Persons:Juliana Kyegimbo Nyombi: nyombij@tasouganda.org; kjnyombi@yahoo.co.ukHannington Nkayivu: nkayivuh@tasouganda.org; hnkayivu@yahoo.com

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda Limited is an indigenous organization founded in 1987 to contribute to a process of preventing HIV, restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.

The Training function of TASO engages in building competencies of individuals, communities and institu-tions to develop a critical mass of service providers in prevention of HIV and mitigation of its impact to the communities. This is done through development and delivery of training packages and provision of techni-cal support in a wide range of issues relevant to HIV prevention, care and support.

TASO is also involved in building of capacity of AIDS Service Organizations in Sub Saharan Africa through on job experiential attachment under the TASO Experi-ential Attachment to Combat HIV and AIDS (TEACH).

To date, TASO has trained over 18,000 service provid-ers from Uganda and 27 other African Countries.

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Geographical Coverage: Uganda

Physical and Postal Address:Head OfficeThe AIDS Support Organization (TASO)-UgandaMulago Hospital ComplexP.O Box 10443 Kampala, Uganda

Phone and Fax Number: Tel: +256 414 532580/1Fax: +256 414 541288

Email Address: mail@tasouganda.orgWebsite: www.tasouganda.org

TASO Training CentreKanyanya, off Gayaza Roadafter Mpererwe Trading CentreP.O. Box 10443, Kampala, Uganda

Phone and Fax Number: Tel: +256 414 567637/256 392 767 637Fax: +256 414 566704

Email Address: training@tasouganda.orgteach@tasouganda.org (TEACH Project)Website: www.tasouganda.org

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TRADITIONAL AND MODERN HEALTH PRACTITIONERS TOGETHER AGAINST AIDS

Executive Director: Dr. Joseph Baguna bjoseph@thetaug.org

Contact:Andrew Luyombo: Alyombo@thetaug.org Dan N. Badebye: bdan@thetaug.org

Traditional and Modern Health Practitioners Together against AIDS (THETA) is a Ugandan NGO dedicated to improving quality heath care of rural communities by promoting collaboration between the traditional and conventional health systems. THETA aims at improving the health of rural Ugandan populations served by Traditional Health Practitioners through capacity building in HIV and AIDS, health education, provision of quality care, counseling as well as supporting community initiatives of vulnerable groups such as women, orphans and persons with disability.

Geographical Coverage: Uganda

Physical and Postal Address:Plot 724/725 Mawanda Road, KamokyaP.O. Box 21175Kampala, Uganda

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +256 414 532930Fax: +256 414 530619

Email address: theta@thetaug.orgWebsite Address: www.theta.org

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UGANDA NATIONAL CONSUMERS ORGANIZATION (UNHCO) (ASSOCIATE MEMBER)

Executive Director: Ms. Robinah Kaitiritimba

Contact: Ms. Robinah Kaitiritimbarkitungi@unhco.or.ug; rikitungi@yahoo.com

Uganda National Consumers Organization (UNHCO) Raising awareness among health service users, providers and policy makers about health rights and responsibilities; Policy research, Advocacy and review processes to address access, equity, quality and accountability; creating synergies with other CSOs, relevant Government departments, development partners and strategic allies and establishing a credible working partnership with the media among others; promote and improve communication between users and providers by strengthening referral and redress mechanisms and building a partnership for conflict resolution.

Geographical Coverage: Uganda

Physical and Postal Address:Plot 91 Bukoto StreetP.O. Box 70095Kampala, Uganda

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +256 414 532 123; +256 414 372 115

Email address: info@unhco.or.ug Website Address: unhco.or.ug

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INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

Regional Director: Dr. Karabo M. Mohlakoana

Contact: Dr. Karabo M. MohlakoanaKarabo@idmbls.com; directorcs@idmbls.com

Swaziland Campus, Country Director Nonhlanhla Dlamini director_idm@swazi.net

Lesotho Campus, Country Director: Liteboho Maqalika-Lerotholi director@idm.co.ls

Botswana CampusFaith Tombale directorb@idmbls.com 

The Institute of Development Management (IDM) is a regional organisation in Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland (BLS) countries to help meet the management needs of the Region through management development activities including training, consultancy, research, and the establishment of a Management Resource Centre. IDM.

IDM has traditionally conducted consultancy projects in the BLS countries but, in recent years, these services have been used throughout the SADC Region. The expertise available from IDM is extensive, covering a wide range of subject areas in our five core departments.

Geographical Coverage: Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland

Regional Office Carbo Centre RiverwalkP.O. Box 60167 Gaborone, BotswanaTel: +267 3906433 Fax: +267 391 3423

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Swaziland CampusKwaluseni, Matsapha P.O. Box 1534 Mbabane, Swaziland Tel: +268 5504 085 Fax: +268 5185 745 Email: director_idm@swazi.net

Lesotho CampusPlot No. 129 Moshoeshoe Road P.O. Box 1318, Maseru Lesotho Tel: +266 22 312868 Fax: +266 22 310084Email: director@idm.co.ls

Botswana CampusPlot Nos. 21222, 21254 P.O. Box 1357 Gaborone Tel: +267 361 2100 Fax: +267 3913296 Email: directorcs@idmbls.comdirectorb@idmbls.com

Website Address: www.idmbls.com

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MALAWI COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Principle: T.G. Masache tgmasache@malawi.net; mchs@malawi.net

Malawi College of Health Sciences (MCHS) Malawi College of Health Sciences is primarily engaged in the training of health workers. The institute was formed when Lilongwe School of Health Sciences in Lilongwe, the Medical Assistants Training School in Blantyre and the Zomba School of Nursing in Zomba merged in June 1996. The college now operates as a parastatal organization governed by a Board of Governors.

The college trains a range of mid-level health personnel to improve the delivery of essential health care packages and primary health care. The college runs Certificate and Diploma courses recognized by Medical Council of Malawi, Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi and Pharmacy, Medicines and Poisons Board.

Geographical coverage: Malawi

Physical and Postal AddressP.O. Box 30368,Lilongwe, Malawi, 265

Phone and Fax NumberTel: +265 01 756 908/01 756 777Fax: +26501 750 709/ 01 754 425

Email addresses: mchs@malawi.net

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MALAWI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT Executive Director: John Matayajohnmataya@mim.co.mw

Contact:Precious Givah: pbgivah@mim.co.mw Alex Chanza: achanza@mim.co.mw Edward Mwalabu: mwalabue@mim.co.mw

Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) is Malawi’s premier management training, consultancy and research organization. The Institute provides training programmes, seminars and workshops aimed at upgrading and improving managerial skills of managers in the public service, statutory bodies and the private sector. It also provides management consultancy services to the Government, statutory bodies and the private sector. Since 1998 MIM has conducted the Behaviour Change and Communication (BCC) Course for HIV and AIDS Programme Officers with support from RATN. In 2004, the Institute added on its portfolio the Management and Administration Course for HIV and AIDS Programme Managers/Leaders in Africa. Later on in 2008 the Institute introduced a course entitled Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV and AIDS Programmes.

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Geographical Coverage: Malawi

Physical and Postal AddressAlimaunde Area 28, Along M1 Airport RoadP.O. Box 30801, Lilongwe 3 Malawi

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +265 1 710866 Fax: + 265 1 710609

Email Address: Corporate Office: mimexecutive@mim.co.mwWebsite Address: www.mim.co.mw

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Health Economic and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD) University of Natal

Executive Director: Prof. Allan Whitesidewhitsid@ukzn.ac.za; heardpa@ukzn.ac.za

Project Manager: Marlene AbrahamsAbrahams1@ukzn.ac.za

Operations Director: Samuel Gormley

Health Economic and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD) of the University of Natal conducts research, builds capacity and enables leadership to roll back the HIV/ AIDS pandemic in Africa. It conducts applied research and runs development interventions aimed at mobilising evidence for impact in health and HIV in the SADC and East Africa region HEARD has been situated since 1998 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa and collaborates with a range of institutional and individual partners spanning the globe. HEARD supports UNAIDS in Africa, the SADC Secretariat and Parliamentary Forum and other African leadership in responding to issues of health and HIV.

Geographical Coverage: SADC and East Africa region

Physical Address: University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus, J block, Level 4University Road, Durban South Africa

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Postal Address (Main Office):University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus Private Bag X54001 Durban, 4000 South Africa

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +27 031 260 2592Fax: +27 031 260 2587

Email Address: heard@ukzn.ac.za Website Address: www.heard.org.za

Physical address (Johannesburg Office):Regus Office Centre Second Floor West Tower Nelson Mandela Square Maude Street Sandton South Africa

Physical address (Johannesburg Office):Regus Office Centre Second Floor West Tower Nelson Mandela Square Maude Street Sandton South Africa

Postal address (Johannesburg Office):P.O. Box 785553 Sandton 2144 South Africa

Phone and Fax Number (Johannesburg Office):Tel: +27 11 881 5437Fax:+27 11 881 5611     

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REGIONAL PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT INITIATIVE

Executive Director:Nooren M. Huni noreen@repssi.org

Contact: lynette@repssi.org; carmel@repssi.org

Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) is a non-profit organisation working to lessen the devastat-ing social and emotional (psychosocial) impact of pov-erty, conflict, HIV and AIDS among children and youth. REPSSI aims is to ensure that all children have access to stable care and protection through quality psychosocial support. REPSSI partners with governments, develop-ment agencies, international organisations and NGOs to provide programmes that strengthen communities’ and families’ competencies to better promote the psy-chosocial wellbeing of their children and youth.

Geographical Coverage: Thirteen countries across East and Southern Africa

Physical and Postal AddressREPSSI Secretariat 372A Oak Avenue Atlas Office Park Ferndale, Randburg 2125,South AfricaTel: +27 11 998 5820/ 998 5820Email: info@repssi.org

For Media Enquiries:Riona McCormack REPSSI Regional Communications Officer Tel: +27 11 998 5820/ 998 5820Email: communications@repssi.org

For South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland:Eric Motau REPSSI South Subregional Office Johannesburg, South AfricaEmail: south@repssi.orgTel: +27 11 998 5820/ 998 5820 

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For Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda:Peter Masessa REPSSI East Subregional Office Dar-es-Salaam, TanzaniaEmail: east@repssi.orgTel: +255222772860/1

For Zimbabwe, Angola, Botswana and Mozambique:Alex Tigere REPSSI Central Subregional Office Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 700 367/ 700 367/ 253434/ 253434Email: central@repssi.org

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SOUTHERN AFRICA AIDS DISSEMINATION SERVICE (SAFAIDS)-ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Executive Director: Lois Chigandulois@safaids.net

Contact:Lois Chigandu: lois@safaids.net Sara C. Page-Mutungwiza: sara_page@yahoo.com; sara@safaids.net

Southern Africa AIDS Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) promotes ethical and effective development responses to the epidemic and its impact through HIV and AIDS knowledge management, capacity development, advocacy, policy analysis and research with special regard to gender, human rights, and other development concerns.

Geographical Coverage: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe

SAfAIDS Regional Office479 Sappers ContourLynnwood, Pretoria, 0081South AfricaTel: +27 12 361 0889/ 361 0889Fax: +27 12 361 0899Email: reg@safaids.net Country Office - Zimbabwe: 17 Beveridge Road, AvondaleHarare, ZimbabweTel: +263 4 336193/4/ +263 4 336193/4Fax: +263 4 336195Email: info@safaids.org.zw

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Country Office - Mozambique:Av. Ahmed Sekou Toure 1425 R/C Maputo, MozambiqueTelefax: +258 2130 2623Email: safaids@teledata.mz

Website Address: www.safaids.net

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SOUTHERN AFRICAN AIDS TRUST - (ASSOCIATE MEMBER)

Director: Jonathan Gunthorpgunthorp@satregional.org

Southern African AIDS Trust (SAT) is a regional organisation that supports community responses to HIV and AIDS through in depth partnerships with community groups in southern African countries. SAT’s goal is to increase the HIV and AIDS competence of communities. SAT supports community responses to HIV and AIDS through partnerships in five southern African countries as well as wider networking, skills exchange and lesson-sharing throughout the region.

Geographical CoverageZimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, TanzaniaMozambique, Malawi

Physical and Postal AddressSouthern African AIDS Trust (SAT)

Regional Office Suite 293, Dunkeld West Centre 281 Jan Smuts Avenue, Dunkeld West P.O. Box 411919, Craighall Park, 2024 Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 341 0610, 341 0660Fax: +27 11 341 0661

SAT Malawi SAT (Southern African AIDS Trust) Manobec Compound, Area 4 Chilambula Rd, Admark LoopTel: +265 1 751 625/626/628Fax: +265 1 751 628 Email: sat.malawi@satregional.org

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SAT Mozambique Director Nacional do Programa Tomas Nduda Ave, Nr.555 – 1st floor, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: +258-21 486 316/317; Fax: +258-21+ 486 311 E-mail: sat.mozambique@satregional.org

SAT Tanzania Block 45, Plot 66, Malanga Road, Kijitonyama P.O. Box 34198, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 276 1535/1536 Fax: +255 22 276 1538 E-mail: sat.tanzania@satregional.org

SAT Zambia Country Programme Manager Plot 9 Beit Rd, Rhodes ParkLusaka, Zambia Tel: +260 211 256 593/257 937Fax: +260-211 256 594 E-mail: sat.zambia@satregional.org

SAT Zimbabwe Country Programme Manager 1 Morris Road, Eastlea Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 781 124 Fax: +263 4 725 537 E-mail: sat.zimbabwe@satregional.org

Email Address: info@satregional.org Website Address: www.satregional.org

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MANANGA CENTRE FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

Director: Dr. Ranga TaruvingaDirector@mananga.sz

Contact: Collin Kamalizeni: collinskamalizeni@yahoo.com Mananga Centre for Regional Integration and Management Development aims to help managers become better and more effective when they return to their work environment. Mananga’s focus is on management development in key strategic sectors crucial for the development of Africa. Mananga’s strength lies in: its ability to identify shortfalls in

knowledge and skills at organizational and individual level within the region; its ability to identify and tap on intellectual surplus and channel it to those who need it most; its ability to manage the process of transferring intellectual capital and expertise.

Geographical Coverage: Eastern and Southern Africa region

Physical and Postal AddressMananga CentreEzulwini Road, EzulwiniP.O. Box 5100Mbabane, Swaziland

Phone and Fax NumberTel: +268 4163155/6; 4161326; 4161330 Cell: +268 6020990Fax: +268 4163158; 3232184

Email Address: Mananga@africanonline.co.szinfo@mananga.sz Website Address: www.mananga.sz

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CHURCHES HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA

Executive Director: Mrs Karen Sichinga Karen.sichinga@chaz.org.zm

Contact: Weddy Silomba: weddy.silomba@chaz.org.zm

Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) runs a number of programmes and provides other services to strengthen member institutions in the provision of health services, namely Malaria, TB, and Leprosy control, AIDS care, Prevention and Treatment. AIDS Care and Prevention Programme Overall Goal is to contribute to the prevention of HIV incidence and mitigate the social-economic impact of AIDS in Zambia.

Geographical Coverage: Zambia

Physical and Postal AddressThe Churches Health Association of Zambia Plot No 9306 Ben Bella Road, P.O Box 34511, Lusaka, Zambia

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +260 211 293440Fax: +260 211 223297

Email address: Weddy.silomba@chaz.org.zmWebsite Address: www.chazhealth.org

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IN-SERVICE TRAINING TRUST

Director: Mungule Chikoye: chikoyem@istt.ac.zmistt@zamnet.zm

Contact: Cynithia Muledema: Cynthia@istt.ac.zmIsaac Sichivula: Sichivula@istt.ac.zm

In Service Training Trust (ISTT) works with international organizations in the delivery of training programmes and consulting assignments. ISTT develops and delivers training courses appropriate to specific needs of clients, engages well qualified and experienced trainers in the design and delivery of the training programmes; and collaborates in training with appropriate local and international training and/or research institutions.

Geographical coverage: Zambia

Physical and Postal Address:In-service Training Institute (ISTT)Natural Respurces Development College Campus Chelston off Great East Road.P.O. Box 310201Lusaka, Zambia

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +260 211 283695 Fax: +260 211 281941

Email addresses: istc@zamnet.zmWebsite Address: www.istt.ac.zm

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KARA COUNSELLING AND TRAINING TRUST LTD

Executive Director: Dr Jack Menke karadir@zamnet.zm

Contact: Chikuba Kabe: chikubakabe@yahoo.co.uk

Kara Counselling and Training Trust is a non-governmental, non-denominational, charitable organization. KARA conducts general and voluntary testing as well as training programmes for counselors, community home-based caregivers, counselling skills, outreach education and other tailor made courses.

Geographical coverage: Zambia

Physical and Postal Address

Head Office 29 Joseph Mwila Road, Rhodes Park P.O Box 37559Lusaka, Zambia Tel: +260 1 229847/222776Fax: +260 1 229848Email: kara@zamnet.zm

Thorn Park Training & Counselling Resource Centre Bukavu Road, Thorn ParkLusaka, Zambia KARA Training Centre Tel: +260-1-237919 / 239795 Email: trainingcentre@zamnet.zm

Website Address: www.kara.org.zm

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THE SALVATION ARMY, CHIKANKATA MISSION HOSPITAL

Contacts: Catherine H. Shapwaya: administration@chikankata.org.zmPatrick Hachintu: phachintu@chikankata.org.zm

The Salvation Army, Chikankata Mission Hospital trains various cadres of health workers from all over the world.

Geographical coverage: Zambia

Physical and Postal Address:The Salvation Army, Chikankata Mission HospitalMazabukaPrivate Bag S-2 Mazabuka, Zambia

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +260 213 235208Fax: +260 1 222060

Email Address: administration@chikankata.org.zm Website Address: www.salvationarmy.org

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CONNECT INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMIC THERAPY

Director: Dennis Mudededennis@connect.org.zw

Contacts: Clara Makosa: makosa@connect.org.zw clara.makosa@gmail.comEnnet Matanda: admin@connect.org.zwconnectzist@gmail.com

CONNECT (Zimbabwe Institute of Systemic Therapy) is a registered welfare organisation established to practice and develop the systemic approach to counselling in a Zimbabwean context. CONNECT was

established by a small group of professionals who felt the need to have a place where the systemic approach could be explored, practiced and developed for the Zimbabwean context. The aim of this to introduce new and readily applicable concepts to the helping professions to bridge the gap between counselling services offered by the overstretched social welfare and private psychologists.

Geographical coverage: Zimbabwe; East and southern Africa

Physical and Postal AddressStreet Stand 18149 Ganges Road, BelvedereHarare, ZimbabweP .O. Box 6298 Harare, Zimbabwe

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +263 4 741726; 741719; 741794; 2932423Telefax: +263 4 741719; 741794

Email addresses: connectzist@gmail.com admin@connect.org.zwWebsite Address: www.connect.co.zw

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FAMILY AIDS CARING TRUST

Director: Jephias Mundondo

Contact: Vhumani Magezi: vhumani@hotmail.com

Family AIDS Caring Trust (FACT) is a national HIV and AIDS service and development NGO based in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Christian based and established in 1987, FACT is the first HIV and AIDS service organisation. It provides HIV and AIDS prevention; Care and Support interventions to communities through partnering with communities and other players in the Public Health Sector. FACT also implements sustainable development initiatives to improve people’s livelihoods.

Geographical Coverage: Greater part of Zimbabwe, Eastern and Southern Africa

Physical and Postal Address:12 Robert Mugabe Way, Mutare, ZimbabweBox 970, Mutare, Zimbabwe

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +263 20 66015; 63673; 67493Fax: +263 20 65281

Email Address: director@fact.org.zw; vmagezi@fact.org.zwWebsite Address: www.fact.org.zw

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Executive Director: Dr. Stanley Mungofa hcchd@africaonline.co.zw;health@hararecity.co.zw

Contact:Dr. Stanley Mungofa: hcchd@africaonline.co.zwhealth@hararecity.co.zw

Geographical coverage: Zimbabwe

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ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Vice Chancellor: Dr. Primose Kurashapkurasha@gmail.com

Pro Vice Chancellor Corporate Planning and Business Development: Professor Gabriel Kabanda: kabandag@zou.ac.zw

Contact:Ms. Esther Gandari: esthergandari2@hotmail.com Phillipa Mutswanga: phillipamutswangah@yahoo.comWebster Chihamakwe: websterchihamakwe@yahoo.co.uk

The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) offers Open and Distance Learning courses. ZOU’s mission is to empower people through lifelong learning thereby enabling them to realise their full potential in an affordable and flexible manner while executing

their endeavours. In order to sufficiently cater for students throughout Zimbabwe, ZOU has a highly decentralised structure with 10 Regional Centres in all the provinces plus the 11th virtual Regional Centre to take care of e-learning students and international students. ZOU has graduated nearly 21 000 students in the last six years and our graduates are found in every sector of the economy.

Geographical coverage: Zimbabwe

Physical and Postal AddressZimbabwe Open UniversityCNr 1st Street and Jaison Moyo Street, Stanley House 7th Floor P.O. Box MP 1119, Mt PleasantHarare, Zimbabwe

Phone and Fax Number:Tel: +263 04 793002/8/9Fax: + 263 04 251873

Email addresses: esther gandari2@hotmail.com; phillipamutswangah@yahoo.comwebsterchihambakwe@yahoo.co.ukWebsite Address: www.zou.ac.zw

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For More information Contact:The Executive Director, Regional AIDS Training NetworkThe Navigators Building, 3rd Floor, Kindaruma Rd, Off Ngong RoadP.O. Box 16035, 00100 GPO, Nairobi, KenyaWireless: Tel: 254-020-2635929, 254-020-2635938Mobile (Office): +254-734 999975, 724 255849Fax: 254-20-3872270 Email: ratn@ratn.org

http://www.ratn.org