USAID/Guyana HIV/AIDS Reduction and Prevention Project (GHARP), Guyana
Faith Based Organizations
Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) play a major role in the fight against HIV/AIDS particularly in Guyana. They are well-placed in the community to engage in prevention efforts, address the reduction of stigma and discrimination, and provide a supportive environment for PLWHA. In Guyana three distinct religious groups: Muslims, Christians and Hindus, make up the country and each plays a vital role in the community. In order to address the role of FBOs in the fight against HIV/AIDS, CAI has developed two distinct trainings specifically for Muslim, Hindu and Christian FBOs on1) Stigma and Discrimination and, 2) Abstinence and Refusal Skills focusing on youth.
Faith-Based Response to Stigma and Discrimination
To help FBOs respond to the community’s need to reduce stigma and discrimination, CAI developed a training with learner-centered exercises for each of the 3 religious groups. The training focused on the core values of compassion, judgment, and personal responsibilities which are common themes amongst each group. Participants were asked to utilize these core values to evaluate the ways in which members of their religion are addressing the issues and to develop their own understanding and plans of action for addressing HIV/AIDS-related stigma.
Abstinence and Refusal Skills for Muslim, Hindu and Christian FBOs Working with Youth
In support of Guyana’s National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS which emphasizes the adoption of risk elimination practices by youth, CAI developed a training curriculum for GHARP Funded FBOs. This program focuses on training educators to help youth develop skills which will allow them delay the onset of sexual activity.
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