<![CDATA[SANPUD - General Activities]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:08:57 +0200Weebly<![CDATA[COSUP Fun Run and Walk]]>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.sanpud.org/general-activities/cosup-fun-run-and-walk​On the 29th of June 2024, SANPUD participated in the Community Oriented Substance Use Programme (COSUP) Fun Walk and Run, a community event aimed at raising awareness about substance use disorder, linking community members with various stakeholders, promoting collaboration among these stakeholders, and encouraging healthy living through a fun walk, run, and aerobics. SANPUD had a table at the event where information was shared on the work that SANPUD does.
]]><![CDATA[Civil Society Forum and Partners]]>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.sanpud.org/general-activities/civil-society-forum-and-partners​An advocacy issue was raised during the Harm Reduction Capacity Building workshop, which was held in Durban on February 26, 2024, in preparation for South Africa’s Global Fund Request for Funding (2025 – 2028) workshop. The CSF members requested more information on harm reduction. SANPUD organised a site visit to harm reduction centres in eThekwini.
On March 25, 2024, the Civil Society Forum (CSF) members had the opportunity to observe harm reduction practices at the harm reduction centres and outreach sites in the eThekwini district. They witnessed the needle and syringe service and behaviour change interventions aimed at promoting safe drug use.
]]><![CDATA[Human Rights Workshop]]>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.sanpud.org/general-activities/human-rights-workshop​On the 14th of March 2024, SANPUD in collaboration with Tsohang Youth Projects and Tintswalo Home Based Care Centre, organised a Human Rights Workshop. This initiative was supported by the South African Police Service (SAPS), Breakthrough, and Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs (COGTA). The workshop was conducted at Katlehong Buyafuthi Hostel in Ekurhuleni District. A representative from SAPS, constable Mtwa, explained the rights of PWUD regarding law enforcement.
On the 27th of March 2024, SANPUD collaborated with Indibano and hosted a Human Rights Event in Sedibeng district. The event was aimed at providing PWUD community members with information on human rights and their responsibilities.
People in human rights training
Training on Human Rights
]]><![CDATA[Global Fund Capacity Building]]>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.sanpud.org/general-activities/global-fund-capacity-buildingOn the 19th, 23rd, and 26th of February 2024, SANPUD hosted harm reduction capacity-building workshops in Gauteng, Western Cape, and KwaZulu Natal provinces in preparation for South Africa’s Global Fund Request for Funding for 2025-2028. The training workshops aimed to prepare stakeholders to advocate for increased investment in the Global Fund People Who Use Drugs Programme in the upcoming Request for Funding process by equipping them with comprehensive information on harm reduction
]]><![CDATA[Belhaven Showers Launch]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.sanpud.org/general-activities/belhaven-showers-launchOn the 1st of February 2024, SANPUD participated in the Bellhaven Harm Reduction Centre (BHRC) Launch in collaboration with the Nina Manzi Organisation. The event was organized by BHRC and brought together stakeholders to launch the Nina Manzi Campaign in collaboration with Bellhaven and Viva Con Aqua Organization from Cape Town. The main objective of this initiative is to provide mobile ablution and shower facilities to PWUD accessing services at BHRC.
]]>