About Us
About The Gugu Dlamini Foundation
Gugu Dlamini
Memorial Center Trading as Gugu Dlamini Foundation (GDF) is an
Organization
that exists to mitigate the impacts of HIV and AIDS and social ills through the
implementation of health, and community development projects in marginalized communities.
GDF is registered as a Non-Profit Organization with the Department
Social
Development and as a Public Benefit Organization with the South African
Revenue
Services.
It
was established in 2010 by Mandisa Dlamini, the daughter of the late Gugu Dlamini,
a woman stoned to death in Durban in 1998 for disclosing her HIV status. Since
her death, Gugu Dlamini is one of the heroines celebrated nationwide for her
braveness. In her honor, the eThekwini Municipality named the Durban Central
Park as GUGU DLAMINI Park.
To have educated and empowered young women (including boys and young men
&
Key populations) who will refuse to be silenced on their right to health,
education
And
to enable them to have a positive impact in their community.
We exist to empower young women/girls & key populations by bringing various
solutions
to create real change. We also aim to include educational activities that
Will empower men and
boys to be responsible citizens.
Our Objectives
To
provide psychosocial support to the vulnerable and needy women & children.
To
ensure reduction of new HIV infections through education, support and
advocating for increased policy reform and stigma reduction.
To
conduct HIV and AIDS / GBV prevention activities.
To
reduce unemployment and poverty in communities through skills development and
collaboration with relevant government and corporate sector for support
interventions.
To
promote Human Rights and access to basic needs.
To
decrease the high number of new teenage pregnancy by conducting educational
sessions on reproductive health rights.
#Team
Meet our management team. A leadership team with vision.
The Gugu Dlamini Foundation is led by visionary young women inspired by the charisma and courage of the late Gugu Dlamini. Without the committed and passion of our staff, Gugu Dlamini Foundation would have not managed to achieve all the work we have manage to achieve of the past 2 years.
We have managed to create 30 permanent job opportunities and 28 contractual job opportunities.
Executive Director
Regulatory Manager
CFO & HR Manager
Finance Manager
M&E Manager
Social Worker
Programmes Manager
Procurement Officer