AIDS Competence in Papua New Guinea
The Constellation entered into a 2 year partnership with the World Health Organisation and UNICEF to stimulate AIDS Competence in 5 provinces – the National Capital District, the Eastern Highlands, the Western Highlands, Morobe and Bougainville- in Papua New Guinea. This is done through the stimulation and support of Provincial Facilitation Teams.
One year and half after the launch of the AIDS Competence Process (ACP) in Papua New Guinea, results are there. Communities in five provinces discussed the HIV issue and how it affects them in their own life, built a common vision for the future and take action to become AIDS Competent. Five Provincial SALT teams composed of highly committed community leaders, NGOs, Provincial Aids Councils, health volunteers and religious leaders have taken ownership of the ACP and stimulate the communities to move forward on their journey towards AIDS Competence.
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People find their own solutions when they discuss HIV |
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The National Facilitation Team conduct monthly SALT visits, with members of the local facilitation teams, to support communities that want to strive for AIDS Competence.
Upcoming activities facilitated by the Constellation:
In August: learning event to develop a PNG facilitators manual
In October: provincial Knowledge Fairs
In November: National Knowledge Fair
Our partner - World Health Organisation (WHO)
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF works with all its partners towards the attainment of the sustainable human development goals adopted by the world community and the realization of the vision of peace and social progress enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
Constellation coaches working with WHO in Papua New Guinea
Sirinate Piyajitpirat,
Claire Campbell,
Jerry Mua,
Onesmus Mlewa
Jean-Louis Lamboray
Gaston Schmitz
Laurence Gilliot
Lynda, a community volunteer in Kesi, says that people in Kesi now openly discuss HIV in their family and church leaders are taking ownership of the issue.
Kasure used to be a criminal. But with ACP he found a new life. "I realized that alcohol, drug and crime was not a life… My life is more important. Now, I do counselling in my community and talk with the young people about HIV.”
