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A South African networking organisation, working to build strong, more equal and healthy communities free from the burden of HIV, AIDS, TB and GBV. www.nacosa.org.za

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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
When young men come together, they create space for honest conversations about the issues that affect their lives and communities.
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Welcome to Day 2 of the Amaqhawekazi Harm Reduction Summit 2026! Kalvanya Padayachee from NACOSA welcomes us as we continue the conversations on advancing harm reduction in South Africa. #HarmReduction
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A warm welcome from Yolaan Andrews, Deputy Grant Manager at NACOSA, as we kick off the Amaqhawekazi Harm Reduction Summit 2026. #HarmReduction
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The NACOSA team is all set for Day 1 of the Amaqhawekazi Harm Reduction Summit 2026 in Gauteng. Under the theme “From Grassroots to Policy: The Journey of Harm Reduction in South Africa." More updates to follow! #HarmReduction
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
NACOSA works with communities to empower women and girls, addressing HIV, mental health and gender-based violence while connecting them to essential health services, support and opportunities. #WomensMonth
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Following funding cuts to civil society organisations in South Africa in 2025, safe spaces have become even more critical bridging gaps where families, communities, institutions and the state have too often failed people affected by GBV. Read: ow.ly/EOIp50Zyq2g
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
“For so many young women, we need that hope. We need someone to hold our hand and tell us that it’s going to be okay.” – Tsakane Maluleke Read, Telling HER Story – the impact of My Journey: ow.ly/gqYv50Zyo3I #MyJourney #MyVoice #MyChoice #WomensMonth
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Youth friendly services help young women feel comfortable, respected and safe when accessing care. Read Telling HER Story: ow.ly/l5Rp50ZynQA #MyJourney #MyVoice #MyuChoice
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Read the In Pursuit of (Truly) Safe Spaces, to understand what it takes to create truly safe spaces for survivors, and the importance of survivor-centred support, human rights and access to justice. www.nacosa.org.za/in-pursuit-of-tru… #WomensDay
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Watch the webinar recording on YouTube. Experts Sharon Kouta (National Shelter Movement), Vuyokazi Yokwe (NACOSA) and Palesa Maseko (A Re Ageng Shelter) discuss gender-based violence, human rights and survivor centred shelter services. youtu.be/kEcBB5-qWMQ
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Safe Spaces: GBV, Human Rights and Shelters
A NACOSA webinar on the intersection between gender-based violence,...
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
When gender based violence happens, the impact reaches far beyond the person experiencing it. Children, families and entire communities carry the consequences. Credit: Martin #SEF Digital Influencer #EndGBV #WorkForCommonGood #EmpoweringLives
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Safe Spaces: GBV, human rights and shelters Join NACOSA on 30 July for a conversation about GBV, human rights and the role of shelters in creating safe, supportive and rights-based spaces. 📅 30 July 2026 ⏰ 13:30–15:00 SAST 💻 Online via Zoom Register: bit.ly/4pEt7Jy #GBV #SafeSpaces #Shelters
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Join us to discuss the important role shelters play in supporting survivors of gender based violence and protecting their rights. Hear practical insights from experts and take part in a live Q&A. Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 13:30–15:00 Register: ow.ly/tLkA50ZtRCX
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We often ask, "How do we end gender based violence?" Part of the answer is by including men and boys in the conversation. Credit: Martin - #SEF Digital Influencer #EndGBV #WorkForCommonGood #EmpoeringLives
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Men are human too, it’s okay to talk about how you feel, ask for help and take care of your mental health. You don’t have to carry everything alone. Your mental health matters. #SEF #WorkForCommonGood
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Community dialogue is to bring together diverse voices and shed light on the realities women who use drugs face every day. #HarmReduction
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Women who use drugs often face discrimination, sometimes experience abuse from the police, and are denied the healthcare they need. If you use drugs, you have the right to access essential health services, like harm reduction without being judged or treated unfairly.
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
If you are experiencing gender based violence, seek support. Help is available, and you have the right to healthcare and support. Find a safe space myjourney.org.za #MyJourney #MyVoice #SEF
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
If you're experiencing gender based violence, get help immediately! Find a safe space: myjourney.org.za Credit: Martin, Social Employment Fund Digital Influencer at Teach Lead Mentor Foundation #EndGBV #ItTakesAVillage #MyJourney #MyVoice #WorkForCommonGood #SEF
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Decriminalisation means removing criminal penalties for personal drug use and focusing on health and social support instead. www.nacosa.org.za/decriminalisation… #HumanRights #HarmReduction
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Ending gender based violence takes all of us working together. Survivors deserve respect, protection, and steady support. Video credit: Peeletso Sechabeng Development #EndGBV #SEF #WorkForCommonGood
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
While personal drug use is still criminalised, there’s growing recognition that prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and social reintegration are key to tackling drug related issues. www.nacosa.org.za/decriminalisation… #HarmReduction
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Kitso Ke Lesedi Social Development Programme and Shout It Now have joined hands to provide free HIV prevention services to young women and girls in Lethabong, Rustenburg, helping them reduce their risk of HIV. myjourney.org.za #MyJourney #MyChoice #MyVoice #SEF
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Social Employment Fund Participants from cunmunity organisations like I Am A Dreamer Foundation are making an impact in their communities by providing supports to survivors of gender based violence. Video credit: Tshifiwa Ramuhashu #WorkForCommonGod #SEF #EmpoweringLives
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
“For the first time, I wasn’t hiding who I am. I was using my story to open doors for others.” -Tefo Rakaku www.nacosa.org.za/a-young-queer-lea… #WorkForCommonGood #SEF #MyVoice #MyJourney
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Participants in the Social Employment Fund Programme are truly making a positive impact in their communities. They also encourage young people to seek help and support whenever they need it. Find a safe space myjourney.org.za #WorkForCommonGood #MyVoice
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
People who experience gender based violence can be more at risk of HIV. Get help within 72 hours if you are sexually assaulted, to prevent HIV and unwanted pregnancy. Find a safe space: myjourney.org.za #WorkForCommonGood #MyJourney #MyVoice
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Missed the Youth at Risk webinar? It's not too late to join the conversation. Watch the full webinar: ow.ly/AQ2C50ZjE6v
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Young people who use drugs face increased risks of HIV, hepatitis C and other preventable health harms. This policy brief examines legal and policy barriers and calls for reforms to better protect children’s health and rights. ow.ly/fEap50ZixyH
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
At just 24, Tshegofatso is making a difference in her community, helping others understand their rights and access support. She dreams of becoming a lawyer to give a voice to those often unheard and make justice more accessible. ow.ly/ngKE50ZhtJK #SEF
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Remember to join us on Tuesday, 30 June from 12:00–13:30 for the Youth at Risk Webinar, hosted by NACOSA. Be part of an important conversation on supporting young people at heightened risk and improving access to health and social services. Register now: bit.ly/4eEvhnl
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Martin, Social Employment Fund Digital Influencer at Teach Lead Mentor Foundation explains what TB is and how it affects the body. #SEF #WorkForCommonGood #EmpoweringLives
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Join us for the Youth at Risk Webinar on 30 June from 12:00–13:30. Register now: bit.ly/4eEvhnl
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
TB HIV Care is helping improve the health and wellbeing of girls and young women through the My Journey Youth Programme in OR Tambo, Eastern Cape. ow.ly/2rhn50ZfyQt
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
PrEP is self-care. Take control of your health and wellbeing along your life journey. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: - PrEP pills taken daily - Vaginal ring for women over 18 years - PrEP injections every 6 months Find a safe space myjourney.org.za #SelfCareMonth
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Girls and young women in Nyandeni Local Municipality are being supported on their journey to health and wellbeing through the My Journey Programme implemented by TB HIV Care. ow.ly/P6C850ZfOiF #MyJourney #MyVoice #MyChoice
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Harm reduction is about finding ways to reduce potential harm for people and those around them. To reduce harm: Always use condoms and lube every time you have sex, do not share your drugs or smoking equipment. Find a safe space myjourney.org.za #MyJourney #MyVoice #MyChoice
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Use a new condom every time you have sex to prevent HIV, unwanted pregnancies and other STIs. Find a safe space myjourney.org.za #MyJourney #MyChoice #MyVoice
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Karabo, a Social Employment Fund participant at Kitso Ke Lesedi Social Development Programme, shares how the programme is making a difference in the community, especially in addressing gender based violence. 🎥 Thulani Xinwa #SEF #WorkForCommonGood #EndGBV
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Members of the LGBTQ+ community: You can access youth friendly services in a supportive and judgement free environment. Choose free prevention options like condoms, lube and PrEP; they help you make informed choices about your health and wellbeing. myjourney.org.za
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
“My goal is to see a community that is informed, healthy, and empowered to make positive choices,” says Tshegofatso Molefe. Read her full story: ow.ly/OC2G50Zevs4 #SEF #WorkForCommonGood #YouthMonth
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Many young people avoid seeking healthcare because they face judgement, rejection, or practical barriers such as inaccessible clinics and a lack of information. www.nacosa.org.za/?p=40122&preview=… #YouthMonth #MyJourney #MyVoice
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐒 NACOSA is inviting communications service providers to apply for registration on our Supplier Database. More information: www.nacosa.org.za/communications-se…
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Prioritise your health and make choices that protect your health. Choose condoms and lube or PrEP. PrEP options include daily pills, a vaginal ring for women over 18 years, and PrEP injections every six months. Find a safe space at myjourney.org.za #MyJourney #Prevention #SEF
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
You can reduce your risk by making informed choices. Find a safe space at myjourney.org.za Video credit: Itumeleng Du plessis, Social Employment Fund Digital Influencer #MyJourney #MyChoice #SEF
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
It is your right to access inclusive healthcare, accurate information, and services that respect your dignity and needs. Find a safe space myjourney.org.za #MyJourney #Prevention #MyVoice
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
PrEP is self-care. Take control of your health and wellbeing along your life journey. PrEP helps protect you from HIV and is safe to use with contraceptives. Learn more about selfcare choices myjourney.org.za #MyJourney #MyChoice #SEF
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Kefilwe Serole from Kitso Ke Lesedi Social Development Programme is helping communities become more open to HIV and TB testing through education, prevention awareness and stigma free support. #SEF #WorkForCommonGood #EmpoweringLives
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
#MyChoice Choose condoms and lube as a prevention option. Protect yourself from HIV and STIs. My Journey is here to support young people on their journey to health and wellbeing. Learn more about my journey myjourney.org.za 🎥Martin, SEF Digital influencer
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NACOSANet @nacosanet.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The end of Child Protection Month should not be the end of action. Children cannot flourish where violence is normalised and fear shapes everyday life. www.nacosa.org.za/rebuilding-the-vi…
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Rebuilding the Village - Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa (NACOSA)
By Vuyokazi Yokwe, NACOSA Legal Officer As Child Protection Month closes, the question is not only whether children are protected, but whether the village itself remains capable of protection. There is an African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. It is a proverb so deeply embedded…
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