To prevent, in a pro-active way, individuals from being infected with the HIV-virus by emphasising adult value systems, informing with facts
and the acquiring of critical life-skills. By informing individuals of vital information about HIV/AIDS you enable them to make an informed decision regarding lifestyle and behaviour change.
DFL has supported this approach since 1991 that is now increasingly being promoted world-wide (as well as by the World Health Organisation) in contrast to the questionable non-directive condom-based programs, which were previously regarded as the correct approach.
For more information please contact the 24 hour AIDS/HIV info line at:
+ 27 (0) 82 23 67405
Every second month, a team from the DFL Head Office visits Deemount, a hamlet outside of Harding in the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa. This place is hardly found on maps…and not advertised on tourist brochures. The deadly HIV-virus, however, found this place and is causing absolute havoc in the homes of this warm and friendly community…people who live simple lives
January 25, 2006
Voice of America interviews DFL spokes person, Mr. Heinrich Botes
" In South Africa, a faith-based medical aid group is applauding comments by the country's education minister condemning condom distribution at schools. The policy has been in effect since 1999. But this week Education Minister Naledi Pandor said she did not understand why 13-year-olds were engaged in sexual activity. She added, "For young people, the message is abstain, abstain, abstain." ...more
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March 11, 2005
It was an unexpected invitation to speak in 3 schools in Durban. Of course we showed DFL’s new “In your face” vide, which leaves many young people on the edge of their seats...
March 18, 2005
Once again it was a great pleasure to see the doors open in the needy communities. One of DFL's friends who is originally from Holland, Fiestra, have been working in this area for many years and and invited us to come and present the AIDS talk to different schools.
March 2, 2005
RAU University invited Doctors for Life (DFL) to participate in orientation on 23 January for first year students in the accountancy department. The presentation included AIDS, domestic violence, women abuse and rape. ..[more]
December 3, 2004
In Your Face, disturbing and unreserved, exposes the scientific, medical and moral consequences of casual sex. In an informative half-hour, this film delivers a compelling, life-changing message
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