PEPFAR's annual planning process is done either at the country (COP) or regional level (ROP).
PEPFAR's programs are implemented through implementing partners who apply for funding based on PEPFAR's published Requests for Applications.
Since 2010, PEPFAR COPs have grouped implementing partners according to an organizational type. We have retroactively applied these classifications to earlier years in the database as well.
Also called "Strategic Areas", these are general areas of HIV programming. Each program area has several corresponding budget codes.
Specific areas of HIV programming. Budget Codes are the lowest level of spending data available.
Expenditure Program Areas track general areas of PEPFAR expenditure.
Expenditure Sub-Program Areas track more specific PEPFAR expenditures.
Object classes provide highly specific ways that implementing partners are spending PEPFAR funds on programming.
Cross-cutting attributions are areas of PEPFAR programming that contribute across several program areas. They contain limited indicative information related to aspects such as human resources, health infrastructure, or key populations programming. However, they represent only a small proportion of the total funds that PEPFAR allocates through the COP process. Additionally, they have changed significantly over the years. As such, analysis and interpretation of these data should be approached carefully. Learn more
Beneficiary Expenditure data identify how PEPFAR programming is targeted at reaching different populations.
Sub-Beneficiary Expenditure data highlight more specific populations targeted for HIV prevention and treatment interventions.
PEPFAR sets targets using the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) System - documentation for which can be found on PEPFAR's website at https://www.pepfar.gov/reports/guidance/. As with most data on this website, the targets here have been extracted from the COP documents. Targets are for the fiscal year following each COP year, such that selecting 2016 will access targets for FY2017. This feature is currently experimental and should be used for exploratory purposes only at present.
Years of mechanism: 2005 2006 2008 2009
Continuing Activity
With a population of approximately 700,000 people, Guyana is categorized by UNAIDS as having a
generalized AIDS epidemic, with an estimated HIV prevalence in the general population of 3 - 7% and
significantly higher rates among male patients of sexually transmitted infection clinics (17.3%) and female
commercial sex workers (16.9%) (UNGASS, 2005). According to the National AIDS Program Secretariat
approximately 70% of all HIV and AIDS cases were detected in Region 4, with 75% of infections occurring
among people between 19 and 35 years of age (NAPS, 2002). The number of children estimated to have
lost one or both parents to AIDS is 4,200 (UNICEF, 2004).
In an effort to address HIV/AIDS in Guyana, Peace Corps/Guyana (PC/GY) collaborates with other United
States Government (USG) agencies to carry out the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
(PEPFAR). Peace Corps' comparative advantage at the grassroots level is recognized by the partner
agencies as adding value to their national programs focused on prevention and care.
Currently, 53 Health and Education Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) and three Peace Corps Response
Volunteers (PCRVs) serve in eight of Guyana's ten regions. Health Volunteers work directly with health
centers and communities to identify local and national resources, facilitate community health assessments,
design and implement health education projects, and train health center staff and community leaders. The
health project also addresses the country's high HIV/ AIDS rates and focuses its efforts on Guyanese youth.
Education Volunteers work with youth organizations and the Ministry of Education to provide at-risk youth
with educational, personal and life skills development opportunities. Through teacher-training activities,
Volunteers also work with educators on non-traditional teaching methods and life-skills training
methodologies. PCRVs are assigned to local NGOs to increase their capacity in providing HIV prevention
services.
In FY08, PC/GY used PEPFAR funds to support the costs of five PCRVs; enhanced prevention training for
all Health and Education Volunteers; and provided grants for community-initiated projects to promote
prevention among in- and out-of-school youth in communities, schools and health facilities. Training events
included workshops for PCVs and their Counterparts on community needs' assessments, project design,
implementation and evaluation. PC/GY also collaborated with local communities and NGOs to design a
2009 calendar focusing on abstinence education. Over six months, PCVs reached more than 2,000 youth
and adults with AB messages, and over 1,800 youth and adults with OP messages through peer education
training, life skills workshops, community outreach, and small community-based projects.
For FY09, PC/GY will continue the activities undertaken in FY08 including HIV/AIDS technical and project
design management training for all Volunteers and their Counterparts, the recruitment and placement of one
PCRV, and grants for community-initiated projects. PC/GY will also continue to formally engage partners in
coordinating and focusing efforts of applying and utilizing HIV prevention resources more effectively.
Additionally, PC/GY will upgrade the current Driver position to a more formidable Program and Training
Specialist who will take the lead on integrating HIV/AIDS training and behavior change communication into
current education and health projects.
New/Continuing Activity: Continuing Activity
Continuing Activity: 15962
Continued Associated Activity Information
Activity Activity ID USG Agency Prime Partner Mechanism Mechanism ID Mechanism Planned Funds
System ID System ID
15962 3799.08 Peace Corps US Peace Corps 7303 102.08 Peace Corps $0
7870 3799.07 Peace Corps US Peace Corps 4430 102.07 Peace Corps $45,000
3799 3799.06 Peace Corps US Peace Corps 2764 102.06 Peace Corps $75,000
Emphasis Areas
Gender
* Addressing male norms and behaviors
* Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS programs
Human Capacity Development
Public Health Evaluation
Food and Nutrition: Policy, Tools, and Service Delivery
Food and Nutrition: Commodities
Economic Strengthening
Education
Water
Table 3.3.02:
design management training for all Volunteers and their Counterparts, the recruitment and placement of two
PCRVs, and grants for community-initiated projects. PC/GY will also continue to formally engage partners
in coordinating and focusing efforts of applying and utilizing HIV prevention resources more effectively.
To effect the greatest change in behavior among young people, PEPFAR funds will provide four regional
workshops to strengthen Volunteers' and Counterparts' knowledge and skills in behavior change
communication. Additionally, PC/GY will continue funding one HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator.
Table 3.3.03:
Continuing Activity Using Pipeline Funds
Peace Corps/Guyana (PC/GY) contributes to PEPFAR and the Government of Guyana's (GOR) national
response to the AIDS epidemic with focused, grassroots-level prevention and care interventions.
Currently, 40 Health and Education Peace Corps Volunteers ("Volunteers"), and two PEPFAR-funded Crisis
Corps Volunteers (CCVs) serve in eight of Guyana's ten regions. Health Volunteers work directly with health
design and implement health education projects, and train health center staff and community leaders.
Volunteers also work with educators on non-traditional teaching methods and the life-skills training
methodologies. CCVs strengthen the capacity of partnering organizations in providing care and support to
orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their caretakers.
In FY 2007, PEPFAR funds supported PC/GY's efforts to increase OVCs' access to services, such as
nutrition, income generation, and education, by identifying service gaps and strategizing solutions with local
community partners. Post organized a variety of training events focused on capacity building and
increasing the availability of OVC services. These events included a project design and management
workshop for Volunteers and their counterparts and pre-service training for incoming Health and Education
Volunteers on community entry and needs' assessments, community mobilization, and supporting OVC and
caretakers. One PEPFAR-funded CCV worked to strengthen the capacity of local organizations providing
services to OVC's. Between October 2006 and March 2007, Volunteers and their counterparts trained 37
community providers and caretakers in OVC referrals, care and support, stigma and discrimination, and
community mobilization.
In FY08, PC/GY will continue the activities undertaken in FY07 including pre-service and in-service training
for all Volunteers and their counterparts, the recruitment and placement of one CCV, materials development
and small grants. Particular attention will be paid to providing and enhancing services for vulnerable young
people in Amerindian and mining communities.
Continuing Activity: 15964
15964 4010.08 Peace Corps US Peace Corps 7303 102.08 Peace Corps $0
7473 4010.07 Peace Corps US Peace Corps 4430 102.07 Peace Corps $0
4010 4010.06 Peace Corps US Peace Corps 2764 102.06 Peace Corps $40,000
Table 3.3.13:
