HIV and AIDS Programme
History 2001 - 2003

Mercedes-Benz SA / PPP HIV and AIDS Workplace Project

• The development of a progressive and dynamic HIV and AIDS strategy for Mercedes-Benz South Africa which systematically addresses HIV and AIDS as a key obstacle to sustainable development
• The implementation of an appropriate, needs based, world-class HIV and AIDS Workplace Programme aimed to preventing new infections amongst employees, dependents and their communities, ensuring comprehensive treatment, care and support, and providing a platform for meaningful community involvement

• Collaborative management and policy-driven strategy ensuring ongoing monitoring, evaluation and reporting within a framework of excellent corporate governance
• Information, education and communication services centred on the peer educator approach
• Comprehensive treatment, care and support services and the creation of a non-discriminatory environment in which voluntary counselling and testing for HIV is promoted.
• Ongoing access to appropriate anti-retroviral treatment was prioritised
• Extensive community involvement in partnership with families, health-care professionals, traditional healers, government and non-governmental organisations
• Corporate Social Responsibility, advocacy and leadership in the field of HIV and AIDS

For a more detailed description of the Mercedes-Benz SA / PPP HIV and AIDS Workplace Project and a copy of the Final Evalutation Report click here