HIV/AIDS policy of the NGO

Bubbles Day Care is committed to the development of policies and the implementation of programs that will help the community on HIV/AIDS, non-discrimination, awareness, prevention and health support. No one with HIV infection should be denied the opportunity to receive education or to work as an educator as long as they are able to do so. HIV infection does not pose a significant risk to others in school so long as the necessary precautions are followed, so there is no reason to deny infected educators and learners the same rights as others. The law does not allow learners or educators (or any employee) to be forced to have HIV tests, Bubbles Day Care will abide by this ruling. Genuinely voluntary disclosure of a learner’s or educator’s HIV status will be welcomed. Educators who are given such information must be prepared to treat it as confidential and ensure that no unfair discrimination follows from it.

Non-discrimination

Bubbles Day Care has a policy on non-discrimination, which provides a work environment for employees and community that is free from harassment and discrimination. Colleagues who engage in acts of harassment or discrimination are subject to a corrective action that may include termination of his or her employment. Accordingly, colleagues situations related to HIV/AIDS are governed by this principles:

• Bubbles Day Care will not and does not discriminate against colleagues or member of community or applicants who if affected by HIV/AIDS.

• In accordance with applicable laws, the day care centre provides reasonable work accommodation when needed for qualified individuals.

Education and awareness

Bubbles Day Care is concerned about the wellness of its colleagues, their families and community as whole. It provides benefit and programs have an important role in preserving the dignity of families infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. We serve to help them maintain normal and production lives, either directly or through third parties, an integrated education and awareness programs focusing on prevention. Information on HIV/AIDS testing, referral and counseling’s services; and measure to encourage the use and increased availability of condoms.