Foundation for Hivaids Relief in South Africa

What it reported doing in 2024

Shields for life programthe shields for life initiative provides reusable hygiene kits and health education to adolescent girls in sub-saharan africa. Modeled after the days for girls nonprofit program, these kits are distributed alongside educational sessions focused on menstrual health, hygiene, reproductive health, and prevention of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The hygiene kits are either donated by u.s.-based partners and hand-carried during annual oversight visits or locally produced by african partners. Hihia currently partners with local sewing initiatives in south africa and kenya, supporting small-scale employment opportunities for women and providing a sustainable local supply chain.the program contributes to higher school attendance among girls by ensuring they have the resources and knowledge to manage menstruation with dignity. Staying in school allows girls to access regular meals, avoid exploitation, and make informed decisions about their health and future. Shields for life directly supports educational continuity and gender equality, with long-term benefits in poverty reduction and community development.true love waits (tlw)true love waits is a culturally responsive, abstinence-centered HIV prevention program designed to address the behavioral factors fueling the HIV epidemic in sub-saharan africa. It encourages youth to value themselves and make informed choices by waiting for sexual intimacy until within a faithful marriage. Tlw uses participatory learning to explore how cultural normssuch as having multiple sexual partnerscontribute to HIV transmission. Hihia supports tlw through program delivery, funding, and training for facilitators in various communities.one love programthe one love curriculum, developed by samaritan's purse and supported by USAID, is a marriage enrichment initiative aimed at reducing HIV transmission by promoting faithfulness and mutual respect among couples. The program focuses on strengthening marriages through principles of compassion, communication, and compromise. Participants are empowered to model and teach these values to others in their communities. Hihia funds and facilitates one love sessions as part of its broader HIV/AIDS prevention strategy.education and training: HIV/AIDS preventionhihia provides targeted educational programs aimed at preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS. These include "basics of HIV/AIDS," "true love waits," "one love," "there is hope, and health education integrated into the shields for life sessions. Each program is tailored to equip local leaders, youth, and families with accurate information about HIV prevention, behavioral risks, and healthy decision-making. Our approach emphasizes training community influencers who can educate others, expanding the reach and sustainability of our work.orphan and vulnerable children (ovc) programhihia serves orphans and vulnerable children (ovcs) in rural communities by offering after-school support in a safe environment. Services include daily nutritious meals, homework assistance, school follow-up, and life-skills training such as hygiene and self-care. These interventions help children remain in school, improve their academic performance, and build resilience. The program offers emotional stability and educational continuity to children who may otherwise face neglect or drop out of school due to poverty or lack of parental support.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 94.7%; rating input score 95
• Fundraising efficiency: $21.56 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 60; 60th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: 2 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 25
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Limited
  • Conducts field audits: Limited
  • May suspend future funding: Limited
  • Requires financial reports: Pass
  • Conducts site visits: Limited
  • Requires grant agreements: Limited
  • May require repayment: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 80th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 4 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 57
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -25.1%; rating input score 11; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.65; rating input score 30; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 80; 80th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 18.5% per year; rating input score 100; 83rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 8.2% per year; rating input score 100; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 12.2% per year; rating input score 100; 71st percentile among comparable filings