The Centre for HIV/AIDS Prevention Studies (CHAPS) is a South African public benefit organisation established in 2010. We have grown into one of the most recognised, proudly South African non-profit organisations (NPO) focused on innovative community-based healthcare provision.
Currently operating in in South Africa and Namibia, CHAPS has successfully implemented and disseminated sustainable, evidence-based health solutions. CHAPS is recognised as a leading NGO in providing training, capacity building, VMMC, HTS and primary healthcare services. Our unique site distribution model sets us apart, offering both onsite and mobile services to our communities. CHAPS has provided support to several sub- Saharan African countries in the areas of public health programme design, community mobilisation, health system strengthening, training, service provision, and quality assurance.
Our more recent work has been informed by contemporary contexts in public health, aimed at addressing needs, and providing answers and solutions to existing public health challenges. Focusing on the reduction of inequality in society, we have concentrated on biomedical prevention solutions, psycho-social determinants research, gender-based violence interventions, the containment of infectious diseases, and health system strengthening.
Our extensive involvement with communities makes us a valuable community engagement partner, experienced in mobilisation and service delivery in primary healthcare.
CHAPS’ latest innovation is its profit-driven arm that was established to ensure the sustainability of the organisation.