Gate - the The development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC)

The organization is newly established, and they have been focused on "a quest for quality education
for all…" They recently submitted an application to the dRPC to initiate a program of "road
shows in the form of traditional dances and dramas...We believe in the power of picture and music
having a strong impression on the minds of people. Through this, drama will be used to highlight
the trauma that surrounds HIV/AIDS and at the same time casual sex will be discouraged and people
will see the reason why they need to be faithful to their partners. People will be enlightened on the
use of condom, however abstinence will be emphasized particular for the youths."
Religious Organizations
There are many religious organizations that are active to one degree or other in relation to
HIV/AIDS. Many such organizations are focused on PLWHAs and some degree of care and
support, particularly for their "own people." Some religious organizations are active in awareness
raising and education. There seems to be a good deal of variation in the orientations and styles of
the different religious organizations. The fact that some Islamic groups are now involved in
HIV/AIDS is a good development, and should be followed up with strong support for their
programs, as there is an impression among NGO people that the Muslim populations have been
somewhat less well-informed, or less aware, of the threats of the HIV epidemic.
Some NGO people commented that the various larger donor organizations, INGOs, and
others have tended to neglect the widely varied faith-based organizations, partly because there are
so many, and the majority are relatively small and localized groups. In addition, it has been
commented that "outsiders" are unaware of the wide differences in orientation among the different
FBOs among the various Protestant groups.
A very provisional categorization of Christian and Muslim FBOs emerged from the first
wave of situation assessment:
I. Islamic organizations
II. Catholic (Especially the Catholic Action Committee for AIDS).
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