Annual Anti-Stigma Awareness Campaign
Join us for our annual awareness campaign featuring workshops, testimonials, and expert panels focused on eliminating disease stigma in our communities.
Learn MoreAbout Ntlafatso Foundation
Founded in 2018 and registered with the Law Office of Lesotho, Ntlafatso Foundation is a psychosocial health-based non-profit organization committed to eliminating stigma associated with Diseases. The diseases that NF focuses on are HIV/AIDS, Rare Diseases, Cancer, and Disabilities.
The strategic approach to confronting stigma is based on relevant literature, including self-efficacy, social support, and spirituality. Self-efficacy falls within Emotional (feeling) and mental health (thinking); social support falls within social health (relating) and emotional health (feeling); and Spirituality falls within spiritual health (Being).
Our Objectives
- To provide credible health education on Diseases
- To harness mindset transformation (stigmatising attitudes)
- To conduct research as a strategy to contribute to policy
Stigma Associated with Diseases
The stigma associated with diseases refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs, and social discrimination directed at individuals who are suffering from certain illnesses. These stigmas can have significant psychological, social, and even physical effects on individuals.
HIV/AIDS
Though treatment has advanced, stigma persists, particularly in areas with high levels of misinformation about how HIV is transmitted. People living with HIV may face discrimination in employment, healthcare, and personal relationships.
Rare Diseases
People with rare diseases may experience stigma in various forms, leading to social, emotional, and economic challenges. Misdiagnosis or repeated misdiagnosis may reinforce the perception that the individual is exaggerating or fabricating their symptoms.
Cancer
Although attitudes have generally become more supportive as cancer treatments improve, some cancers still carry negative associations. The fear of dying, changes in physical appearance due to treatments can lead to stigmatization.
Disabilities
The stigma associated with disabilities is a pervasive societal issue that affects individuals across the world, leading to a range of negative consequences. It often manifests in the form of prejudice, discrimination, exclusion, and stereotyping.
Our Programs
Anti-stigma Attitude Campaigns
Focus on addressing the stigmatising attitudes and discrimination, which are a great barrier in the fight against Diseases. Through effective communication of credible health information that communicates to the heart, the mind-set is challenged and transformed.
Mentorship Program
Aims to build leadership qualities, train on personal discovery and purpose. Our mentorship program provides guidance and support for individuals affected by diseases to help them navigate life challenges.
Counselling Program
Subdivided into care for the caregiver counselling, special groups counselling, bereavement counselling and psychological counselling. We provide professional support to help cope with the emotional impact of diseases.
Transformational Talks
Aim to motivate, encourage, and inspire change. Our speakers share powerful stories and insights to challenge stigma and promote understanding and acceptance in communities.
Articles & Media
Explore our latest research, publications, events, and media coverage related to disease stigma elimination.
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Published in Nature, this groundbreaking research demonstrates the significant impact of CdO/CdCO3 nanocomposite physical properties and cytotoxicity against selected breast cancer cell lines
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