Radio Waumini HIV and AIDS Prevention and Care Project Radio Waumini HIV and AIDS project commenced in 2005. The HIV radio campaign programme developed project implementation strategies which have continued to promote and support behaviour change. Several achievements have been realized including the nomination of Radio Waumini station for the BBC radio awards in 2007 as well as the Red Ribbon awards for HIV and AIDS reporting. 

During the proposed three year implementation period 2010 – March 2013, the project will continue to adopt a HIV campaign strategy that include programmes drops or clips, features, campaigns among others on HIV and AIDS. Defined groups of people from selected parish with established Small Christian Community will be interviewed for accurate and information sharing. The process will be all-inclusive and embracing in diversity to increase general awareness on prevention, treatment, management and supporting the efforts towards care of people affected by and infected with HIV and AIDS. 

The radio programme targets the general population considering age, social status, religion, socio-culture and youth especially with a focus on reaching PLWHA. The primary beneficiaries of the project are PLWHA. It is anticipated that 108 male and female (36 per year) PLWHA will be reached at the end of the 3 year cycle.  Other beneficiaries are Small Christian Communities (SCC) in selected parishes through which PLWHA will be reached and supported. A total of 36 Small Christian Communities (SCC) will be reached by end of the three years i.e. twelve each year. The radio programme will benefit the general audience and stakeholders with accurate and correct information on HIV and AIDS through weekly HIV programme features during this implementation period. Cumulatively, 156 weekly HIV programme features will be made – thus 52 features per year. Programme line up targets all ages and gender - children, youth and adults.

The project will engage with stakeholders and established networks to produce features through press release statement by government officials, NASCOP and National AIDS Control Council, international organisations and local organisations addressing HIV and AIDS current developments.  Other linkages will be with the local community CBO’s and FBO’s supporting PLWHA at grassroots’ level. The HIV campaign will incorporate some advocacy events especially for free counselling and testing. The project will also establish support among actors within the community structure such as churches, schools, representatives of local leaders so that PLWHA will be able to participate in activities of communities and on-going government interventions and development programmes.

In light of this, proposed project will organise and collaborate with other HIV and AIDS service organizations especially CAFOD partners providing integrated programmes, thus, access to various services and categories of infected, affected persons and experts. This will enhance the quality of information shared widely. The implementing team including the presenters and the researchers will work with the programme officer to monitor the progress and compile the narrative and financial reports.