Guyana Community of Positive Women and Girls (GCWAG)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GCWAG was founded on Dec 1st 2015 by Crystal Albert with the vision to address the priority needs of women and girls, living with HIV, and empower and educate them on their sexual reproductive health and rights, and build their capacity in leadership, and peer-support. GCWAG works closely civil society & other stakeholders to support the Fast-Tracking of the National Response to end AIDS by 2030 through greater mobilization and involvement of women and girls at community level.

Speciality of Activities

  • Empowerment Sessions for Women and Girls
  • Skills building
  • Capacity- building and networking income-generating opportunities for young women
  • Buddy System
  • Sensitization sessions

Community Health & Social Services

  • Love Positive women outreach ( support for HIV+ women)
  • Capacity/Skills building for women
  • Gender Based Violence Training
  • Hamper Distributions
  • Psychosocial Support for women living with HIV/AIDS
  • Nutrition Education sessions

Future Goals

Host Quilting workshop to “EmpowHer” young women, to facilitate disclosure and support for GBV. GCWAG plans to have a Half-way house for women and children.

Reach: Regions 2, 3,4, 6, 7, 10

Email: cmarlyn9@gmail.com, Tel; 592-691-7297 / Lot 9 Craig St. C’ville, GT