Global Programs

Students Partnership Worldwide (SPW) Zimbabwe Trust

Country(s) of Activity:Zimbabwe
Project Length:2 years
Type of Organization:Local Non-Governmental Organization
Local Partners:Ministry of Health, Child Welfare AIDS and TB Unit, National AIDS Council, Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council, Linkage Trust, Childline, Zimbabwe National Network of People Living Positively, Zimbabwe AIDS Network
Geographic Focus:Chimanimani Rural District in Manicaland Province
Program Focus:Care for caregivers, including psychosocial support, access to social and health services, training and home-based assistance
Program Sub-Focus:Community stigma reduction
Target Populations:Youth and primary caregivers caring for PLHIV

SPW provides caregivers with psychosocial assistance, access to social and healthcare services, training and home-based assistance, material assistance, peer support, and access to community resources. This grant enabled two peer educators to organize workshops and community events to increase HIV awareness and reduce stigma and discrimination.