The Africa Centre offers the most comprehensive HIV training programmes in the world, empowering people to take control of the epidemic and to reach out to those affected by HIV and AIDS. These include the Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management (PDM), as well as an MPhil masters programme. The programmes are a true reflection of the philosophy of the centre that academic institutions must help transform society and that academic programmes must have a real-life impact.

There are numerous examples of current and past students who are already making a difference in the management of HIV and AIDS in their workplace or environment. In fact, the past and present PDM students are potentially reaching 9 million people worldwide.



Leaders who inspire:Pictured here at the opening function of this year's summer school are, from left, Rev Simon Adams (minister of the Stellenbosch Volkskerk and a community leader), Prof Jan du Toit (Director of the Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management), Prof Magda Fourie(Vice-rector: Education at Stellenbosch University) and Mr Jerome Slamat (Senior Director: Community Interaction at Stellenbosch University).(Photo: Anton Jordaan, SSFD)