Themba Interactive uses theatre
forums and workshops to change behaviour and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS
in South Africa.
Themba recently recruited new actor-educators from the community. These
young people, having no previous theatre experience, are then trained
by Themba. The skills they learn enable and empower them to go back to
the community and teach/talk about sex, HIV, gender dynamics (equality),
healthy democracy, and sexual diversity. It will cost Themba ZAR 180,000
(£14,890) to provide a 12 month internship programme for these trainees.
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One in five people in South Africa are thought to be infected with HIV
AIDS, and 71% of deaths between the ages of 14 - 49 are caused by AIDS.
Themba Interactive works primarily with teenagers and young offenders using
interactive theatre techniques to promote dialogue about HIV/AIDS and to
teach participants how to change their behaviour. Themba works with an average
of 10,000 people each year.
Our assessment:
- Themba works with the high impact section of the population to successfully
challenge stereotypes, discrimination, stigma, and prejudice surrounding
HIV/AIDS.
- The project is mobile and highly replicable.
Quick facts
| Location: |
South Africa, UK |
| Sector: |
Arts, Education, Health
|
| Annual income: |
Themba Interactive: ZAR 1,983,043 (2008/09)
Themba Trust UK: £18,321 (2007/2008) |
| Annual expenditure: |
Themba Interactive: ZAR 2,026,993
Themba Trust UK: £29,939 |
| Number of paid staff: |
15 in Themba Interactive South Africa |
| Registration: |
UK Registered charity 1121219 |
| Linked charities abroad: |
www.themba.org.za
Section 18A Registration number: 930015332 |
| Date of most recent contact with Prospero: |
Information update, August 2009 |