GENERAL INFORMATION
GBCHA’s vision is inspiring Compassionate Leadership in the Workplace and Community, and helps to mobilize the business sector in their response to HIV/AIDS and health awareness by coordinating technical assistance and support. GBCHA evolved from the Guyana Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, which was launched in 2008. In April 2015, GBCHA formally announced its name change and expanded mandate to address general health and wellness and works with the business sector, government agencies, international partners, and community-based organizations to improve health literacy in Guyana by coordinating programmes and activities with members and partners to enhance national health and wellness.
Speciality of Activities
- Monthly workplace awareness sessions on STIs, diabetes, cancer, TB, hypertension, mental health awareness,
- Gender based violence training & awareness etc.
- Annual Business Excellence Awards to recognize contributions of businesses
- Quarterly employee Peer Educator training workshops
- Annual employee refresher training
- Daily HIV/ AIDS Counselling / Testing
- Outreach sessions
- Quarterly fundraisers
Community Health & Social Services
- HIV Counseling &Testing,
- Awareness Sessions
- Employee Training & capacity building
- Peer– Educators, Peer Counselling
- Programme & Policy Development
- Coordinate outreach activities (Health Fairs)
- Resource Distribution
- Partnership Facilitation
- Referral Network
- Mentoring
- Member Promotion & Technical Assistance
Future Goals
GBCHA will continue to implement activities to reduce stigma & discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS and other health issues; promote positive behaviour change in order to prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV and reduce risks of chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension. Increasing awareness on issues related to mental health and domestic violence are priority.
Reach: Region 4 & 6
info@guybizcoaolition I Tele no.: 592-225-0972 / 225-0678