GM-0059: Improving Capacity to Deliver Effective HIV Services for Key Affected Populations in Guyana

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    Award Period:
    February 01, 2014 to September 30, 2015

RFA No. GH-011

 Country: Guyana  |  Associated APC Country Office: Guyana

Community Health Matters Focus Area:
Capacity Building, HIV and AIDS

YCG, in partnership with the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS), provides HIV prevention services to key populations in Region 1 of Guyana with funding provided through grants awarded under Advancing Partners & Communities (APC). The project offers a range of prevention services including peer outreach and education, support group meetings, life skills sessions, risk reduction counseling and psychosocial support, counseling and testing for HIV, and stigma and discrimination training. In addition, YCG distributes condoms, lubricants, and behavior change communication materials. The program targets sex workers, miners, and adjacent community members in Region 1.

Keywords: Guyana, capacity building, HIV/AIDS, key populations, testing and counseling, training