The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is run in association with the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre at the University of Cape Town's Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine. The Foundation operates community sites in greater Cape Town's Nyanga and Masiphumelele districts.
Fusing a unique combination of academic expertise and social activism, the Foundation is involved in a number of initiatives including:
- the provision of antiretroviral therapy
- operating a free mobile HIV testing unit
- studies into adherence strategies, adherence monitoring, and HIV's interaction with tuberculosis
- the training and guidance of health care professionals
- preparing communities for HIV vaccine clinical trials
- providing adolescent HIV prevention and improving women’s health.
All of the Foundation's activities are underpinned by research and evaluation. We aim to impact policy and practice both nationally and internationally through relevant research, peer reviewed publications, and feedback to government, civil society, and the community at large.
DTHF is driven by a passion for humanity and a vision of South Africa without AIDS. Over the years, it has become a source of advice for medical practitioners, support for people seeking testing or treatment, and leadership in preventative education. With an experienced and dedicated team of over 150 doctors, nurses, researchers, and community-trained field workers, the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation offers a holistic approach to the HIV epidemic.
