Projects
Humanitarian Missions and Cultural Tours
Annually, since 1999 AFAA has taken members of our community and organizations to Africa to teach and learn about the effects of HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. What we have learned is how to more effectively address the needs of people living with HIV at the level of the peoples need. We have supported 8 organizations since 1998 with educational forums ranging from prevention to treatment. Our new focus is to support the emerging national support groups of PLWA‘s (People Living with AIDS). We through our collaborative efforts have made many accomplishments building bridges all over the US and Africa. Please contact us and join us on our next trip as a Health Ambassador, sharing your talents, skills and resources.
Speakers Bureau
Education on how AIDS is transmitted is the best way to help modify behavior thathas such deadly results. AFAA has an ongoing program of lectures, informational seminars, and telephone hotlines. The education program to date targeted children and young adults in schools and universities in the SF Bay Area via assemblies and seminars
Originally a program provided through a joint effort by both AFAA and Catholic Charities and known as the Positively Speaking Program, the Speakers Bureau is now solely an AFAA operation. Started in 1997, the program’s aim are to provide one to one contact with individuals who have recently tested positive with those living well with AIDS. It consults individuals on how to live a full life through treatment, support, and other available tools, and also makes presentations to community groups, schools, and faith-based organizations on prevention and treatment issues. The program is run both locally and abroad in African countries.
Living Well Living Healthy
The Living Well, Living Healthy program is an educational program by and for people living with the HIV disease, and helps these people develop positive, effective life management skills and knowledge. Participants receive guidelines and hands-on training concerning being peer educators in their communities. The programs purpose is to help create the advocates necessary to include the voice of the communities affected by HIV into the decision making process.In Africa, in addition to individuals living with HIV, counselors and medical social workers are trained on how to present this program
Forums
Forums are a series of ongoing presentations in a variety of community venues including AIDS service organizations, faith-based communities, health related events, schools, and colleges, both locally and internationally. The presentations focus on the latest treatments and services being offered that are benefiting people living with HIV/AIDS. AFAA also utilizes the media to hold public forums telling the truths of people living with HIV/AIDS. AFAA collaborates with the AIDS PROJECT of the East Bay, East Bay AIDS Center, San Francisco AIDS Foundation and CAL PEP and several other faith-based ministries in order to implement the forums locally. AFAA also works in conjunction with several pharmaceutical companies to provide the necessary support needed to get our message of “Wellness” out to our community. In Africa, and especially in Ghana, AFAA collaborates with several non-governmental organizations to reach an audience of thousands through use of these forums.
International Projects
In 1991, hand delivered steamer trunk bags containing approximately $175,000 worth of medications including anti-viral medications and medications to treat opportunistic infections to the Korle-Bu teaching hospital.
In 2001, partnered with the Swaziland government and the Economic Development Fund Foundation, which lead to the improvement of Swaziland’s AIDS services by instituting more structured family and medical counseling programs, and the development of new and much more cost effective medication regimens using traditional folk medications.
In 2002, organized and participated in a long-term survivors forum on an Oakland public access cable channel in conjunction with the African American AIDS Emergency Task Force.
In August of 2002, participated in a collaborative trip to Zimbabwe during which AFAA assisted the “Mother of PEACE Community,” an orphanage where 75% of the children are HIV positive. Included in the donations were $12,000 in cash and 26 duffle bags filled with clothing, and school and medical supplies.
In 2003, lead a group of doctors and nurses to Ghana, and recruited Gay and Lesbian and substance abuse organizations to participate in prevention and education activities, and distributed pamphlets and leaflets in areas known for dangerous sexual activities.
In 2004, was responsible for initiated the first 12-step program concerning substance abuse ever held in Ghana.
In 2005, was responsible for getting new HIV testing equipment to an AIDS clinic operating inAccra Ghana. The equipment was obtained though one of our partner relationships in the U.S.
In 2006, AFAA was responsible for the shipment of a 40 foot container for humanitarian relief. It was a collaboration that included the Port of Oakland, Oakland Public Schools, Mother Wright Foundation, many health related organizations and the faith-based community working with AFAA. We also took a group of Chiropractors to service HIV and recovery related organizations. Also serviced were children’s homes (orphanages) and the faith based community.
In 2007, The Chiropractors returned to expand its program and gather support for the opening of its own clinic as part of an extension program for the Life Chiropractic colleges in Hayward, Ca. and Atlanta Ga. AFAA continue to support the 12 step program people with books, literature and equipment to operate the program. 2 additional meetings have been added to the original meeting in Accra.
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