The NRASD is a network of religious groups with the aim of fostering the role of religious organisations in social development projects.

The basic approach of the NRASD is to strengthen the capacity and programmes of existing networks to enable them to play an even bigger role in this field.

Together the religious groups represent by far the largest networks for social, welfare and development work in South Africa.

The leadership involved in the NRASD represents well-known religious and academic leaders.

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Meeting with the Minister of Health, 15 March 2010

The NRASD met with Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (Minister of Health) on 15 March 2010.

In the picture (above), in the front, from left to right, are Bishop Ivan Abrahams (NRASD Board Member/ National Religious Leaders' Forum Co-Chairperson), Revd Canon Desmond Lambrechts (NRASD HIV&AIDS Forum Coordinator/ SANAC RMC Deputy Chairperson) and Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (Minister of Health/ SANAC RMC Chairperson).

At the back are Dr Welile Mazamisa (NRASD Board Member) and Dr Renier Koegelenberg (NRASD Executive Secretary).

Picture and caption dated 15 March 2010.

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Taking hands to transform society

The leaders of the NRASD regularly meet with the president to discuss the challenges faced by the South African society.

In the picture (above), in the front, from left to right, are President Kgalema Motlanthe, Bishop Ivan Abrahams (NRASD Board Member/ National Religious Leaders' Forum Co-Chairperson).

At the back are Dr Welile Mazamisa (NRASD Board Member), Dr Renier Koegelenberg (NRASD Executive Secretary) and Father Richard Menatsi (NRASD Chairperson).

Picture and caption dated 24 February 2009.

News and Upcoming Events

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GLOBAL FUND APPLICATION

The NRASD as a Principal Recipient forms part of the South Africa Country Proposal to The Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.  The country proposal was submitted on 1 June 2009 as part of the Round 9 Applications.

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NATIONAL HCBC PROGRAMME

The National HCBC (Home and Community-Based Care) Programme for the Religious Sector has been approved and is being implemented.

For more information on the project brief, click here.

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NATIONAL ABET PROGRAMME

The National ABET (Adult Basic Education and Training) Programme for the Religious Sector has been approved and is being implemented.

For more information on the project brief, click here.