West Africa Project to Combat AIDS and STI Ghana (WAPCAS)

 


Country

Ghana

Organization

West Africa Project to Combat AIDS and STI Ghana (WAPCAS)

WAPCAS was founded in 1996 to combat HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among sex workers and other at-risk populations by distributing condoms and offering preventative services, testing, treatment and counseling.

Project

Ghana Sister-to-Sister HIV/AIDS Project

To reduce the transmission of HIV and sexually transmitted infections and to strengthen the integration of sex workers in the wider community by facilitating peer education, providing vocational training and establishing a resource center.

Project Grant Amount $40,000
Total Grants Received $255,492
Years Supported 7
Theme Sexual Health and Rights
Population Served Sex workers, Sexually diverse communities, Women, Youth
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