Core Values of SWAK Our
membership is bound by the following core values:
1. Commitment
to our mission: All SWAK members are committed
towards achieving the set objectives
2. Spirit of volunteerism: We prides in the spirit
of our members to work towards achieving our goal
without monetary reward
3. Self-discipline: Our members are able to accomplish
tasks with minimum supervision; they work independently.
4. Teamwork: We are all bound by a common work
plans and targets
5. Respect between the national secretariat and
the branches: Both the national secretariat and
branches respect the guidelines and reporting
procedures of the organisation
6. All inclusive: We welcome members from women
of all walks of life
7. Transparency: We share information, experiences,
skills and other in an open manner
8. Semi-autonomy: our branches have the autonomy
to fund raise and implement activities within
the strategic plan.
9. Tolerance: We accommodate each other's weaknesses,
strengths and diverse views
Prevention
of new infections: SWAK aims to reduce
new infections among women and girls by addressing
the underlying gender factors putting women and
girls at risk
Improvement of the quality
of life of people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS:
There are two important strategies for improving
the quality of life of people infected and affected
by HIV/AIDS: provision of treatment and care services
and protection of their human rights.
Mitigation
of the social impact of HIV/AIDS:
HIV/AIDS has profound
negative impact on all aspects of the community.
The capacity of communities to cope with the rapid
increase of orphans and child-headed families
is overstretched.
SWAK
capacity development:
SWAK’s capacity gaps have been identified
in the previous sections. SWAK has identified
the specific capacity building initiatives that
will be undertaken to address the challenges identified.
