Shintsha Health Initiative is a registered community based public health institution was established in 2012 to provide health services to people in need. It was initially a group of HIV positive patients from Eshowe, who wanted fight against the HIV stigma and promote adherence to treatment.
Legal Status
We are registered with the Department of Social Developed under the NPO Act Reg No. 105-651 NPO (view certificate) and registered with SARS as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) with section 18A status Reg: No 930039612 PBO.
Governance
SHINE is governed by the organizational constitution and has a Board of Directors that serve for a 3-year term of office.
2022 – 2024 Board
Ex-Officio members: Mandla Mbuyisa (Project Coordinator), Thandekile Gcwensa (MSF).
Where we work
We are currently active in King Cetshwayo District, with direct support to Eshowe and Mbongolwane Hospital in partnership with Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders).