People
Global PartnersClaudia J. Ford
Claudia J. Ford
Working in: Johannesburg, South Africa
Position:
Faculty, Centre for Learning, Teaching and Development, Office of Community Service Partnerships
Regions of Interest:
Global
Why Do I Scream at God for the Rape of Babies?
is as startling as its title. Fifteen percent of rapes in South Africa are committed against children younger than 11 years. Claudia Ford pledges her commitment to publicize this crime against humanity to the world for the sake of child victims. In July of 2004, Ford appeared on Oprah to discuss the terrifying situation in South Africa. Some traditional South African doctors have spread a rumor that intercourse with a virgin will cure men of AIDS. This misconception is said to have contributed to the outrageous numbers of rape involving infants and toddlers. Many do not survive the experience. Why Do I Scream at God for the Rape of Babies presents information that must be heeded internationally and is long overdue to become part of public awareness.Powerful in its message and arresting in its fervent plea to make sense of the senseless, this book is a clarion call to the God in all of us that we might wake up and stop the madness." - LeVar Burton, actor, director, and children's advocate
THE AIDS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROJECT
The purpose of this project is to contribute to knowledge of HIV/AIDS through applied research on the business and economic effects of the epidemic. The project aim is to meaningfully involve faculty and students in addressing community level problems with the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa. This project also pilots behavior change interventions for elementary and secondary schools, and provides monitoring and evaluation support for HIV/AIDS service organizations. Contact:Claudia J. Ford
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 27-11-717-1475
Wits Rural Facility
27-15-793-7530
fordc@cltd.wits.ac.za
For more information, please go to
Email: fordc@cltd.wits.ac.za
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 27-11-717-1475
Wits Rural Facility
27-15-793-7530
fordc@cltd.wits.ac.za
For more information, please go to The Princess Trust
Email: fordc@cltd.wits.ac.za
