What we do

Practical programmes.
Lasting community impact.

CHoiCe Trust is a registered South African non-profit organisation working to build resilience within rural and vulnerable communities in Limpopo.

Since 1997, CHoiCe has worked alongside government, partners, communities and donors to develop and deliver practical, evidence-informed solutions that respond to community needs and create lasting impact.

1997

Established

07

Programes

01

Shared goal

One integrated approach

Health and development work best together.

Our programmes connect community knowledge, practical services, household support and stronger local systems.

01

Health programmes

Prevention, care, treatment support, maternal and child health, and palliative care.

02

Development programmes

Family strengthening, economic resilience, and organisational capacity building.

Health programmes

Care that starts in the community.

From prevention and early access to treatment, through family support and compassionate palliative care, CHoiCe helps people navigate health services with confidence.

01

HIV prevention

02

HIV care & treatment

03

Maternal & child health

04

Palliative care

01 / HIV Prevention

HIV prevention

CHoiCe works with individuals and communities to reduce the risk of HIV through education, prevention services, distribution of commodities, and ensuring early access to healthcare. CHoiCe focuses on key and vulnerable populations including adolescent girls and young women, farm workers and others identified to be most at risk. Using community-based, peer-supported approaches, we empower people to make informed choices and connect them with the services they need to stay healthy.

What we do

  • Provide HIV testing and screening services within communities
  • Deliver HIV prevention education through campaigns and dialogues
  • Distribute condoms and demonstrate usage
  • Increase demand for and ensure linkage with facility-based health services
  • Provide psychosocial support

The difference we make

Improved knowledge of HIV

Increased access to HIV prevention and testing services

Reduced impact of HIV through informed decision making

Earlier access to care and support

02 / HIV Care and Treatment Support

HIV care and treatment support

Living with HIV requires ongoing support beyond the clinic. CHoiCe works alongside individuals, families, healthcare facilities and related support teams to help people access treatment and remain in care to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Through community and household-based support, we empower people and families (including children and adolescents living with HIV) to manage their health with confidence and live healthy, fulfilling lives.

What we do

  • Support individuals to initiate and remain on HIV treatment
  • Promote treatment adherence, treatment literacy, and viral load suppression
  • Strengthen links between communities and health facilities
  • Provide household-based follow-up and psychosocial support
The difference we make

Improved understanding of HIV and their treatment

Continued engagement in HIV care and treatment

Increased rates of viral suppression

Strengthened psychosocial and direct support for individuals and families living with HIV

03 / Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and Child Health

Healthy pregnancies, healthy children and informed families lay the foundation for stronger communities. CHoiCe’s community-based approach ensures that mothers and children receive the support they need to thrive.

What we do

  • Deliver maternal and child health education and awareness, including a focus on the prevention of teenage pregnancy
  • Support pregnant women, mothers and caregivers to access health services
  • Promote early childhood health, nutrition and development
  • Strengthen early identification and management of maternal and child health risks
  • Link families to appropriate health and social support services

The difference we make

Improved access to maternal and child health services

Better health outcomes for mothers, young children, and infants

Healthier families through early intervention and community-based support

04 / Palliative Care

Palliative care

Palliative care extends beyond medical treatment.

CHoiCe works alongside patients, families, healthcare facilities and referral partners to provide compassionate, holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, psychosocial and practical needs. CHoiCe ensures that patients experience comfort, dignity and quality of life while supporting families throughout their care journey.

What we do

  • Provide compassionate home-based palliative care and follow-up support
  • Deliver pain and symptom management
  • Offer psychosocial, emotional and family support
  • Ensure quality in-patient palliative care through our In-Patient Unit for patients requiring more intensive support

The difference we make

Improved comfort, dignity and quality of life for patients and their families

Increased access to compassionate, coordinated care close to home

Expanded access to palliative care across communities

Development programmes

Resilience built around people.

CHoiCe strengthens families, livelihoods and local organisations so communities can respond to challenges and shape more sustainable futures.

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Children & family

06

Economic strengthening

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Organisation development

05 / Children and Family Strengthening

Children and family strengthening

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. CHoiCe works alongside children and their families to strengthen protective family environments and improve access to essential services. This aims to build the resilience needed for children to grow, develop and thrive.

What we do

  • Provide household-level case management and individualised support
  • Strengthen caregiving through parenting programmes and caregiver support
  • Identify and respond to child protection concerns through referral and follow-up
  • Link children and families to health, social and community services

The difference we make

Stronger, more resilient families and household structures

Better outcomes for children through improved access and coordinated family support, including psychosocial development

06 / Economic Strengthening

Economic strengthening

Strong, resilient households are better able to overcome challenges and build a sustainable future. CHoiCe supports individuals and households to strengthen their livelihoods and improve financial resilience through practical and sustainable capacity building and support.

What we do

  • Deliver financial literacy in household and business budgeting training
  • Support the establishment and functioning of savings groups and other community-led economic initiatives
  • Promote household and community food gardens with a focus on climate adaptation approaches and methodologies
  • Strengthen self-sufficiency through skills development, entrepreneurship, and income-generating opportunities

The difference we make

Greater household financial resilience

Improved food security and nutrition

Increased confidence and sustainability to manage household finances and shocks

07 / Organisation Development and Capacity Building

Organisation development and capacity building

Strong organisations and empowered community structures are the foundation for sustainable development. CHoiCe partners with community-based organisations (CBOs), non-profit organisations, healthcare providers and community structures to strengthen leadership, governance, systems and technical capacity.

By building local skills and supporting organisational growth, CHoiCe enables partners to deliver quality services that create lasting impact within their communities.

What we do

  • Building capacity through mentoring, coaching and training
  • Support the development of organisational systems, policies and procedures
  • Facilitate strategic planning and organisational development
  • Strengthen community structures, networks and partnerships

The difference we make

Strengthened and more sustainable community-based organisations

Improved organisational leadership and effectiveness

Increased capacity to deliver quality community-centred services

Create lasting impact

Stronger systems.
Healthier communities.

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