1. WAPCAS’ HIV/STI ACTIVITIES FOR KEY POPULATION (KP) – 3rd QTR 2015
Date: 23rd Sept Venue: RCC Conference Room, Accra

2. BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF WAPCAS
WAPCAS- Ghana- West Africa Program to Combat AIDS & STI
Been in operation from 1996 to date
Locally registered NGO (since 2006).
Support program to GHS and GAC

3. VISION & MISSION
VISSION: Become an umbrella organization for Key Population intervention in Ghana and beyond WAPCAS’ MISSION: To spearhead the control and reduction of HIV/AIDS and STI new infections among Key Populations (KP) as well as the transmission of those infections to the general population through the provision of preventive and curative services based on peer-group interventions in partnership with public and private sector.

4. CORE VALUES
Excellence, Confidentiality, Accountability, Teamwork and Friendly services to our clients

5. COVERAGE AREA
WAPCAS is working in 9 out of the 10 administrative regions of Ghana
WAPCAS Has 21 other satellite offices in the regions in addition to the Head Office in Accra

6. Intervention Areas for KPs
Accra
Tema
Ashaiman
Agona Swedru
Mankessim
Cape Coast/Elimina
Takoradi
Assin Foso
Koforidua/Suhum
Nkawkaw
Kumasi
Ejura
Sunyani
Dormaa
Techiman
Kintampo
Yeji
Tamale
Bolgatanga
Navrongo/Paga Wa

7. Composition of the Intervention
Preventive services (Outreach activities)
Clinical services ( STI/HTC Services)

8. What do we hope to achieve?
Minimizing the spread of HIV and STI amongst key populations by promoting the 10 key behaviours being pursued by Ghana.

9. Key activities Outreach peer education and mobilization
Condom/ gel promotion and sales
Large group edutainment sessions
-(Roamer get-together, ‘love & trust’)
- Condom activation sessions
HTC services
- Clinic services
- DIC services
- Integrated Community Health Promotion Programme
(ICHPP)

10. KEY ACTIVITIES
Referrals for clinical care and other services ( )
BCC material distribution
Building linkages and networking
Monitoring and supervision
Field monitoring visits
Review meetings
Data collection and reporting on activities
Supports national HIV and AIDS studies and review of documents for the national response

11. ON-GOING PROJECTS
USAID RISK Project – 3years intervention for FSW (seaters & night clubs)
(Mar Mar 2018)
USAID LINKAGES Project – 1year intervention for FSW (roamers) & MSM
(May 2015-April 2016)

12. USAID RISK Project
Overall Aim: To deliver a three (3) year comprehensive program that will help increase gender equity, reduce violence and other human rights abuses, strengthen and improve the quality of peer education and improve access to services by FSW.
Implementing sites: Accra, Kumasi, Tema (Including Tema New Town) and Ashaiman
Implementing Agency:
Direct implementation by WAPCAS – Accra, Tema & Tema Newtown
2 Community based NGOs – Our Community Our Concern (OCOC) in Ashaiman & Together We Care Foundation (TWCF) in Kumasi.

13. USAID RISK Project Cont’d – Project Implementation team
1 Project Coordinator - Supports the Planning, Coordinating & Implementation of program activities and report writing
4 Project Officers - Run day-to- day activities, supervise PEs and maintain linkages and network with stakeholders.
70 Peer Educators - Direct interaction with the target population
WAPCAS Core HQ staff - Provide Technical and Financial Support (Technical direction, Capacity building, logistical support and Monitoring and supervision)

14. USAID RISK Project Cont’d - Key Activities
Promote HIV/AIDS prevention and healthier behaviours among FSW(Peer education through micro planning
Promote and increase the utilization of STI, HTC and other related services
Strengthen targeted activities to improve FSW knowledge on rights, disability and legal issues, GBV and stigma reduction among FSW
Strengthen the human and institutional capacity of WAPCAS as an umbrella organization and 2 CBOs

15. USAID RISK Project Cont’d - Expected Outcomes (3 years)
9,240 FSW (4,200 FSW in Yr 1; 6,720 FSW in Yr 2; 9,240 FSW in Yr 3) reached with minimum package of HIV and SYI prevention messages
12,000,000 pieces (average 4,000,000 pieces a year) of condoms promoted
1,200,000 pieces (average 400,000 pieces a year) of sachet gel promoted
4,620 FSW offered HTC services
2,772 FSW offered STI services
100% referral of FSW who test HIV positive to available care and support
2 CBOs active and implementing activities with objectives fully achieved
1 DIC maintained and operational

16. USAID LINKAGES Project
Overall Aim: Contribute to the reduction of HIV transmission among KPs (FSW&MSM) and their sexual partners and improving the quality of life for those who are living with HIV.
Implementing Sites: Takoradi, Koforidua and Suhum (FSW & MSM),
PLHIV for KPs in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, Techiman and all implementing sites

17. USAID LINKAGES Project Cont’d -Key ACTIVITIES
Increase availability of comprehensive prevention care, and treatment services, including reliable coverage across the continuum of care for KPs
Demand for comprehensive prevention, care, and treatment services among KP enhanced and sustained
Strengthen system for planning, monitoring evaluating, and ensuring the quality of programs for KPs

18. USAID LINKAGES Project Cont’d
Implementation team
1 Project Coordinator, 2 Project Officers, 16 Peers Educators & 2Community Liaison Officers (CLOs)
WAPCAS Core HQ staff
Expected Outcome – 1 year
7,000 FSW reached
1,600 MSM reached
600,000 pieces of condoms promoted and distributed
40,000 pieces of Lubricants promoted and distributed

19. USAID LINKAGES Project Cont’d
KP PLHIV
360 KP PLHIV
HTC
4,400 FSW counselled and tested
650 MSM counselled and tested
STI
2,200 FSW receive STI services
480 MSM receive STI services

20. Results so far (RISK & LINKAGES) – Qtr 3
Quarter report yet to be ready

21. Immediate Past Projects
WAPCAS/GAC Global Fund HIV/STI Intervention for FSW and MSM ( June 2015)
Implemented in 9 out of 10 regions for FSW and 3 regions (Greater Accra, Ashanti and Central region for MSM
GAC/WAPCAS Empowerment program (Mar – May 2015)
Implemented in Accra and trained FSW in beads, bread and pastry making, decoration and records keeping

22. Activities at the Empowerment Centre

23. Activities at the empowerment Centre

24. Challenges Intermittent shortages of commodities, e.g. HIV test kits
Displacement of target community due to floods and decongestion by city authorities
Areas and times our target community is found

25. Thanks