International Development Grant
Enhanced Support to Fighting HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean
Project Number: CA-3-A031238001
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $12,752,439.00
Start Date: September 04, 2001
End Date: October 17, 2011
Duration: 10.1 years
Project Description
The overall goal of this project is to support the implementation of the Caribbean Regional Strategic Plan of Action for HIV/AIDS. The project supports six initiatives implemented by regional organizations and institutions to reduce the spread and impact of HIV/AIDS: (i) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is improving regional coordination of activities addressing HIV/AIDS and assisting member states in responding to the legal ethical and human rights challenges posed by the epidemic. (ii) The CARICOM Secretariat is also strengthening networking linkages and the exchange of information between Caribbean countries in order to help ensure a coordinated regional response to the epidemic. (iii) The Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute is enhancing the quality of life of people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The Institute focuses on improving nutrition and reducing the transmission of HIV/AIDS from mothers to children. (iv) The Caribbean Conference of Churches is helping churches and other faith groups to provide care and assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS and to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS among communities and congregations. (v) The Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation is focusing on youth through the development of peer education activities and youth-friendly health services. (vi) Population Services International is contributing to prevention efforts in the Eastern Caribbean to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project include: Over 2 500 Policy and Action Plan Guidelines were distributed to strengthen Faith Based Organisations HIV/AIDS activities in congregations and communities in 14 CARICOM Countries between 2005 and 2008. Twelve 4.5 day workshops were conducted on nutritional therapy for healthcare personnel in 12 countries with participants from 15 countries. From March 2003-September 2008 19 television spots 10 000 copies each of five posters and over 30 000 copies each of three pamphlets were produced. A website including a Virtual Library and Project Matrix of HIV and AIDS activities was maintained. Three regional workshops were held to train researchers on legal ethical and human rights issues related to HIV/AIDS . Six national assessments of the law and policy impacting HIV and AIDS as well as 14 post assessment national consultations to discuss the findings of the assessments were completed in all six OECS countries involved (Grenada Guyana Dominica St. Christopher and Nevis St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines). Since 2005 3 518 non-traditional (NT) condom outlets were opened and 8 494 retailers were educated on HIV and condoms across the region interpersonal communication (IPC) activities were implemented reaching 64 189 people from vulnerable groups. The implementing partners were: CARICOM Secretariat the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute The Caribbean Conference of Churches The Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation and Population Services International.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
PSI - Population Services International
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
NGM Americas
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP