Edzimkulu is a Canadian charity, established in 2003 to provide support to children affected by HIV/AIDS in the Underberg region of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Our work has expanded from its original concentration in the village of Ndawana (population 4,000), about 45 km. from the small town of Underberg, to a much larger area. While our clinic in Ndawana remains the focal point for our healthcare efforts, we now work with the people of a sub-district of some 140,000 people in a number of capacities.

For a video history of Edzimkulu’s work, see here.   As It Happens ...   05/14/10 Edzimkulu's AGM takes place Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m. Details here. 04/18/10 Posted Edzimkulu Thanks Foundation Donors here. 04/04/10 Posted Edzimkulu's film to be shown at International AIDS Conference here. 1/12/10 Posted Clouds of Hope's need for volunteers here. 12/21/09 Added article highlighting interview of Chris Newton in CMA Magazine here. 12/20/09 Added article highlighting Edzimkulu's Best Practice recognitions of 2009 here. 9/15/09 Story by Kathleen Paton added here. 7/29/09 Jim Newton reflects upon returning to Ndawana following fire. See here.   Current Highlights   Edzimkulu Thanks Foundation Donors Edzimkulu would like to thank the following foundations for their generous contributions and support over the past year [read more]   Edzimkulu Film to be Shown at XVIII International AIDS Conference We are excited to announce that the film "End Stigma: Together We Can - A true story of hope and courage in overcoming the stigma of HIV" has been selected to be shown at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria. [read more]   Edzimkulu Recognized for Best Practices Edzimkulu was recognized for three best practices: for community based HIV work, Community Mobilization for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, and Implementation of Community Integrated Management of Childhood Illness. [read more]   Poverty and AIDS - One CMA's contribution Chris Newton, Edzimkulu’s Director and Founder, was profiled in CMA magazine this past month. Read the article here.   Clouds of Hope Orphanage Seeking Volunteers Clouds of Hope is a non-profit organization helping those affected by HIV/AIDS in Underberg, South Africa. Like Edzimkulu, Clouds of Hope aims to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS by providing support for children affected by the virus, and through outreach work within the community. Read more here.   Fire sweeps through Ndawana community centre A fire swept through the Ndawana community centre on June 25, 2009, destroying four buildings including the clinic that had become the focal point for health care provided by Edzimkulu. [read more]   Doctors and nurses urgently needed Despite our incredible success in health care, the general shortage of physicians and nurses in South Africa has left us struggling to staff the clinic. [read more]   Latest Executive Director’s report Acting Executive Director Susan Green offers an update on Edzimkulu projects in South Africa, including a visit by Canadian dentists. [read more]   Latest story Volunteer Kathleen Paton shares about her most recent (third) experience volunteering in South Africa. [read more]