Activities

The ASGS foundation has over the years expanded from ad-hoc project activities to a more grounded annual program which include annual activities such as World Aids Day programs (5 day event), provision of counseling for PLWHAs, campaigns to reduce stigma/discrimination of those affected by HIV, training of healthcare providers, such as the American Academy of HIV Medicine training for island physicians, community and school awareness and prevention programs, capacity building of its members and PLWHA, and advocacy.

SCHOOLS
Students Peer Education Curriculum and Training (R.E.S.P.E.C.T.) program

RESPECT program has been designed to recruit and train “peer educators” to obtain information on sexual and reproductive health and at the same time provide information on HIV and related issues to the young adults.

The AIDS Support Group Saba (ASGS) provides the platform and financial support to conduct the sessions among Form four students at the Saba Comprehensive School. Three separate sessions are carried out for form four students per semester.
First session is focused on basic information on human anatomy, sexual behavior and male and female reproduction.
Second session is more focused on specific conditions like HIV and other STDs
- The third and final session is focused on risk behavior and prevention of HIV transmission

These sessions are conducted by the medical students of Saba University School of Medicine under the direct supervision of Dr. D. Bonsal. The objective is to reinforce the information on an ongoing basis and at the same time encourage participation from the high school students. The final goal is to prepare “peer educators” from within the teenage population who will then be trained educators for future sessions.
Teen Info

GENERAL COMMUNITY
Community HIV/AIDS Education
Carnival HIV Awareness programme
Free confidential HIV Testing and counseling (Call our hotline: Guys 9339 or 9399 Gals 9229 9299, to schedule an appointment)
Teen Hotline counseling service

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Universal Precautions Workshop
Fighting Stigma and Discrimination

MEDIA
ASGS Web site
Posters and brochures

CAPACITY BUILDING - TRAINING
Peer to Peer Exchanges
Implementation and Evaluation of Strategic Plan


PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV
Attendance at 2008 CRN International Conference
HIV Medicine Bank Evaluation and Expansion
The Emergency medicine bank was established to ensure that PLWHA would never have to miss their medications. Missed medications can cause medication resistance. Being an Island and dependent on supplies having to be brought in by air or sea, which can be affected by weather or other inconveniences, the ASGS created the emergency medicine bank which carries all HIV related medications taken by our PLWHA population.

In 2007 Ancillary medications to cover treatment of any opportunistic infections that may occur, especially during the Hurricane Season, were added to the bank including antibiotics and vitamins.
Counseling and education for PLWHA
HIV information, magazines and brochures (available at our Windwardside office)

WORLD AIDS DAY

School World AIDS Day Poster competition


World AIDS Day Community Event


Participant during an activity, a train the trainer workshop presented by ASHE


ASGS Foundation is in the process of continuing the expansion and improvements of its activities and is in the process of applying for additional funding to secure the well being of its program for years to come.