What is Infohut?
Out of all the regions in the world, Southern Africa has the highest HIV prevalence and is the most affected by the AIDS epidemic, leaving no institution untouched. We are all challenged to come up with effective ideas to eliminate stigma and new HIV infections as well as ensure an improved quality of life. There is great urgency to work together in empowering vulnerable groups, especially the youths, with skills needed to reduce their vulnerability. Without collaboration and scalable approaches to curb the spread of HIV, the sub-region will continue experiencing unprecedented human suffering and socio-economic hardships.
The CONCEPT of an INFOHUT came from an African hut (Iqhugwane in Zulu) where the young and the old, especially the disillusioned, would seek wisdom and information to address challenges faced in their lives.
INFOHUT is a Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) initiated programme which engages and equips adolescents and young people in Life Skills through the use of computers. Some of the areas covered in computers and Life Skills include:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
- HIV & AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support
- Conflict Management and Resolution (CMR)
- Computer Digital License
