PSI - Population Services International

Published purpose

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.