SWAK- Society for Women and AIDS in Kenya




 

  
   

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AIDS is shrouded in secrecy and silence in many communities. People do not talk about HIV. They are afraid of AIDS and convince themselves that HIV only affects particular groups in society - that it only affects other people.

And because moral blame is placed on HIV positive people, communities deny the existence of HIV.

People diagnosed with HIV invariably take on the added burden of being judged and stigmatized. They often choose to hide their status for fear of negative repercussions. So they live with a carefully-guarded secret. This hides thre face of AIDS.

In line with the GIPA (Greater Involvement of People living with AIDS) principles, SWAK initiated a project in July 2003 for PLWHAs to make a difference in their communities by going public. The overall objective of the project is for the PLWHAs through public disclosure share with the communities not just the reality of living with HIV and AIDS, but that it probably makes no difference whether one is infected or affected when there is undrestanding and support.



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PRIORITY AREAS
Prevention of new infections: SWAK aims to reduce new infections among women and girls by addressing the underlying gender factors putting women and girls at risk

Improvement of the quality of life of people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS:
There are two important strategies for improving the quality of life of people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS: provision of treatment and care services and protection of their human rights.

Mitigation of the social impact of HIV/AIDS:
HIV/AIDS has profound negative impact on all aspects of the community. The capacity of communities to cope with the rapid increase of orphans and child-headed families is overstretched.

SWAK capacity development:
SWAK’s capacity gaps have been identified in the previous sections. SWAK has identified the specific capacity building initiatives that will be undertaken to address the challenges identified.
 

SWAK highly appreciates contributions and donations from all donors and partners.

You can donate to SWAK for mobilising women and girls to fight HIV/AIDS in Kenya.