Target Responses
The Church of the Nazarene is responding globally to the HIV/AIDS crisis through target responses in local communities. Recognizing that different communities have different needs, the Church’s approach is not static. Rather, it is holistic and specific to each community. Having target responses helps to ensure that the most vulnerable are assisted and that every ministry is multi-faceted and culturally appropriate.
Spiritual Support
Pastors and church members are trained in being a spiritual support for those people affected by HIV/AIDS. People taking part in the training are also taught how to approach the pandemic from a Christian perspective.
Prevention
The local Church is involved in and hosts campaigns that focus on abstinence before marriage and faithfulness after marriage. These programs concentrate mainly on youth and young married couples.
Leadership Training
Using local resources, pastors and community leaders are trained in how to deal with the pandemic in their communities.
Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Education programs are created for children who are orphaned and/or particularly vulnerable to the spread and effects of HIV/AIDS.
Food Security
Agriculture and livestock projects exist to sustain children who are orphaned by AIDS as well as their caregivers.
Health Care
Medical attention and services are made available for persons living with HIV/AIDS through a network of local volunteers.
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