ILAB Technical Cooperation Project Summary

project title	HIV/AIDS Prevention in the World of Work
Region/Country	Burkina Faso
Grant Number	E-9-K-4-0064
Project Duration	January 2005 — July 2009
Funding Level	FY 05 $420,000 from original USDOL umbrella grant of $9M, FY 06 $55, 163 from ILO/AIDS PSI funds, $250,000 from FY07 PEPFAR, total $725,163
Problem to be Addressed	There is increasing rates of infection among people in the 15-49 age groups, which is the most skilled and economically active segment of the society. Fear, social stigmatization, and workplace discrimination are common and inhibit traditional prevention and education efforts from reducing the infection rate. UNAIDS estimates the adult HIV prevalence rate in Burkina Faso to be 2.0%.
Targets	Ministries of labor and civil servants, employers’ organizations, trade unions, workers and employers
Project Objectives	Reduced HIV/AIDS risk behaviors of employees and families form targeted enterprises; Reduced level of workplace discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS
Summary of Activities	Develop comprehensive workplace-based prevention and education programs addressing behavior change, gender issues, and linkages with care and support services. Assist governments, employers, and trade unions to develop and disseminate a national workplace policy statement to address the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS. Support the formation of tripartite advisory committees; organization of workshops to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders; and obtaining buy-in from stakeholders to plan and commit future resources to sustain the program. Facilitate the formation of steering committees at private sector work sites. Assess the impact of HIV/AIDS on productivity in the workplace. Dissemination Workshop held in June, 2009. Was attended by all stakeholders and project was deemed a success. Project closed July 2009.
Partner Organizations	International Labor Organization
Date Last Updated	October 2009