introducing hope 4 africa let the weak say: “i am strong ” pro-active/pro-woman networking...
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INTRODUCING
Hope 4 Africa
Let the weak say: “I am strong”
Pro-active/pro-woman
Networking
Training & Development
Crisis PregnancyCentresSchools ProgrammesInfant CareAdoptionsTrainingMother Homes
MISSION• Networking body assisting organisations
who support:– Women– Children– Families affected by unplanned pregnancies
abortion, STI’s, HIV/AIDS
• Non Racial• Pro-active
VISIONTo empower affiliates to render diversity of
services which are:• Pro-woman• Pro-care• Non-judgemental. • Offering services in the form of resources,
training and development, conferences and communication to affiliates.
NETWORKING
Pregnancy Care Centres
Baby Care Services
Mother Care Services
Preventive SchoolProgrammes
Training Programmes
Hospitals &Health Dept.
Schools & Education Dept.
Welfare Organisations
Adoption services
NGO Independent Bodies
Companies and Businesses
Churches
AFRICA CARES
FORLIFE
AFFILIATION NETWORKING
pregnancy care centresThese are information and counselling facilities for women, men & their families
facing an unplanned pregnancy. All options are explored.
Information is given on abortion, adoption,single parenting and foetal development
- All the services are free- Confidential- Pregnancy tests- Pre & post abortion counselling- Adoption counselling- Birth preparation- Some Centres offer Pre & Post HIV test
counselling and support- Counsellor training courses- Baby equipment and clothing
NETWORKING
Pregnancy Care Centres
Baby Care Services
Mother Care Services
Preventive SchoolProgrammes
Training Programmes
Hospitals &Health Dept.
Schools & Education Dept.
Welfare Organisations
Adoption services
NGO Independent Bodies
Companies and Businesses
Churches
AFRICA CARES
FORLIFE
AFFILIATION NETWORKING
Infant Care
Care Homes Individual families caring for new born babies until baby is
placed with new adoptive parents - max 60 days
Baby Shelters• Temporary home for babies waiting
for adoption• babies who have been abandoned or
are HIV+
Hospital programmes
* Baby Touch * Assisting hospital
neonatal units with baby feeding and care
Adoptions-ACFL affiliated centres work together with accredited social workers
who screen & counsel prospective adoptive parents.
-Together support is offered to prepare the birth mom, adoptive parents
and baby for adoption plan.
NETWORKING
Pregnancy Care Centres
Baby Care Services
Mother Care Services
Preventive SchoolProgrammes
Training Programmes
Hospitals &Health Dept.
Schools & Education Dept.
Welfare Organisations
Adoption services
NGO Independent Bodies
Companies and Businesses
Churches
AFRICA CARES
FORLIFE
AFFILIATION NETWORKING
Mother Homes
These are homes for pregnant women who have either chosen to release their baby for adoption or who will parent their baby and need of emergency
accommodation. Residents are involved in household duties including cooking,
gardening, washing and other household chores.A homely atmosphere is maintained.
Skills TrainingAn important part of therole of Mother Homes isteaching useful skills to the moms, for example;
• Sewing• Arts & Crafts Fabric Painting Card Making Candle Making• Cooking & Baking• Hygiene• Business skills Basic Computer Skills EntrepreneurialTo supplement income within the Home as well as giving thewomen skills for their future.
Affiliated Mother Homes
South Africa = 11
Zimbabwe = 1
Kenya = 1
NETWORKING
Pregnancy Care Centres
Baby Care Services
Mother Care Services
Preventive SchoolProgrammes
Training Programmes
Hospitals &Health Dept.
Schools & Education Dept.
Welfare Organisations
Adoption services
NGO Independent Bodies
Companies and Businesses
Churches
AFRICA CARES
FORLIFE
AFFILIATION NETWORKING
School / Education Programmes
Interactive programmes designed to stimulate participation from groups of pupils.
We teach abstinence
ObjectivesEncouraging teenagers to:Recognize the physical, emotional and moral risks of casual
sexual behaviorDevelop self esteem, self respect and self understandingPrevent unplanned pregnancy and the spread of HIV and
STI’s
Schools Programme
Some programmes are currently in use by our ACfL Affiliates
Youth for Christ – Voices and Choices education programme, Active peer group education.
Focus on the Family – No ApologiesTrue Love WaitsScripture UnionIzandlazethemba – “hands of hope”; home based HIV care
NETWORKING
Pregnancy Care Centres
Baby Care Services
Mother Care Services
Preventive SchoolProgrammes
Training Programmes
Hospitals &Health Dept.
Schools & Education Dept.
Welfare Organisations
Adoption services
NGO Independent Bodies
Companies and Businesses
Churches
AFRICA CARES
FORLIFE
AFFILIATION NETWORKING
Staff Training
Our recommended courses equip volunteersfor: counselling school presentations training new centres child care HIV education
Funding
Each affiliated centre / organisation is responsible for its own funding
The work of Africa Cares for Life is funded by organisations’ affiliation fees & donations
Who Can Affiliate?
• Crisis Pregnancy Centres• Baby Shelters• Abstinence Educational Groups • Counsellors / other Professionals• Help-lines• Medical Clinics / Personnel • Churches• Individuals• Adoption agencies • Other organisations who provide support to pregnant
mothers and their families.
WHAT ACFL DOES FOR YOU
Statistics
Contact Details
BrochuresCorporate IDTraining
Newsletters
National Conferences
Health Checks
Setting of Standards
AFFILIATION CRITERIA• Agree with ACfL Statement of Faith• Uphold the sanctity of life• Embrace the pro-woman/pro-family strategy• Not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion,
marital status, sex or age• Not to provide or refer to abortion providing facilities• Not to receive profitable payment for adoption• Maintain ongoing contact with ACfL• Pay affiliation fees• Provide monthly statistics• Use ACFL recommended or approved training material
and courses
The National Management Team has the right to withhold affiliation
Should you wish to affiliate to Africa Cares for Life please contact our national office:+27 31-9036093
HOW TO START A CPC
•PRAYER•COMMUNITY SURVEY•COMMITTEE•NAME FOR CENTRE•GOVERNANCE•BOARD•BUDGET•FUNDRAISING•STAFFING & JOB DESCRIPTION•SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS•BORCHURES & NEWSLETTERS•LOOK FOR SUITABLE PROPERTY•POLICIES & PROCEDURES•TRAIN VOLUNTEERS/STAFF•HOURS OF OPERATION•OPEN CENTRE•OPEN HOUSE
