Inclusion also implies inner security and a readiness to accept the diversity of human life. At a time of crisis and pain, the spirit of inclusion is the most basic building block of successful programme development. Inclusion recognizes the fact that the best begins now with oneself and with others. The pastoral care presence is part of the spirit of inclusion. For the majority of people living in developing countries, the recognition of spiritual life is not a conscious process.
Spirituality exists from birth for the individual and is incorporated into everyday life.
The Influence of Community HIV affects individual relationships as well as those of a larger community. It is a false assumption that all groups in Africa automatically function well as communities. They do not. Each person within a group has his or her own agenda, and each group has its collective agenda. Communication is needed to progress from a group consciousness into a community awareness which solves problems in the interest of all its members.