ELCAP

In response to the increasing HIV epidemic in Namibia (with a current prevalence rate of 17.9%, MOHSS), ELCAP (Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia AIDS Programme) was established by a resolution of the ELCRN Synod in 1999. At that time, the ELCRN determined that a comprehensive approach to HIV/AIDS should be undertaken with a focus on:

             1)     Caring and counselling for persons infected with HIV/AIDS,

2)     Special care and support of orphans and families affected by HIV/AIDS,

3)      Prevention of HIV/AIDS through awareness raising and education,

4)      Outreach to all congregations, institutions, farms, communal and mining areas where the ELCRN exists and beyond, and

5)      Networking with existing organizations to accomplish these goals. 

A project plan was developed by a process of interaction and consultation with all levels and stakeholders within the ELCRN as well as other stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS including the Namibian government, other NGO’s, and, particularly, the ecumenical fraternity. The ELCAP programme was launched on the 8^th of July 2001 at ELCAP’s National Office in Rehoboth. 

ELCAP National Office in Rehoboth-Namibia

ELCAP was initiated with the intent to utilize the existing structure of the ELCRN as a base for action, but extending activities beyond the borders of the church. This structure includes 52 autonomous Parishes and 10 congregations, eight institutions, 19 school hostels, 21 kindergartens, and mission work in eight reserves and most of the commercial and communal farms and major mining areas in Namibia. Overall the ELCRN is active in eight of 13 political regions in Namibia with a total membership around 275,000. 

The Beautiful Lutheran Paulus Congregation Church next to ELCAP Premises.

REHOBOTH NATIONAL OFFICE

Tel No:                                             062 – 525 209

                                             062 – 525 210

Fax No:                                            062 – 525 237

P.O.Box:                                           4961 Rehoboth

Physical Address:                             Erf No. 63 Block B

                                                Church Street

                                                           Rehoboth

Email:                                               coordinator@elcapnam.org

REHOBOTH VCT

Tel No:                                                062 – 522 900

Fax No:                                               062 – 522 901

E-mail:                                    rhbvct@elcapnam.org

P.O. Box:                                           4961 Rehoboth

Physical Address:                              Erf No. 63 Block B

                                                 Church Street

                                                           Rehoboth

WINDHOEK REGIONAL OFFICE

Tel No:                                                   061 – 231 135

Fax No:                                                  061 – 238 831

Physical Address:                                   Erf 3611

                                                        Ongava Street

                                                                Okuryangava

                                                                Windhoek

OTJIWARONGO REGIONAL OFFICE

Tel No:                                                 067 – 307 332

Fax No:                                                067 – 304 180

Physical Address:                                Dr. Libertine Amadhila

                                                   ELCRN Premises

                                                             Orwetoveni

                                                             Otjiwarongo

OTJIWARONGO VCT

Tel No:                                                 067 – 301 292

Fax No:                                                067 – 304 180

E-mail:                                      otjivct@elcapnam.org

Physical Address:                               Dr. Libertine Amadhila Ave

                                                  ELCRN Premises

                                                            Orwetoveni

                                                            Otjiwarongo

MARIENTAL REGIONAL OFFICE

Tel No:                                                 063 – 242 940

Fax No:                                                063 – 243 390

P.O. Box:                                              229 Mariental

Physical Address:                                 Erf 293

                                                   Prosopies Avenue

KEETMANSHOOP REGIONAL OFFICE

Tel No:                                                       063 – 221 064

Fax No:                                                      063 – 221 063

Physical Address:                                      Erf 1429

                                                        ELCRN Premises

                                                                   Church Street

                                                                   Tseiblaagte

                                                                   Keetmanshoop

KARIBIB REGIONAL OFFICE

Tel No:                                                       064 – 550 689

Fax No:                                                      064 – 550 694

Physical Address:                                      Usab D21

                                                        Martin Luther Street

                                                                  ELCRN Pastorie

                                                                  Karibib

ELCAP Partner Organizations:

United Evangelical Mission - (UEM)

Evangelical Lutheran Church

PACT Namiba

Bread for the world

Winrock International

Intrahealth International

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany

USAID