Orphans and vulnerable children: issues and challenges, Hilda Tadria, ECA
“If we are determined, we can change the lives of orphans in Africa”

La problématique de la prise en charge des orphelins du sida: Une experience "des centres d'accueil de l'espoir à Yaoundé" SR MEWOULOU MarieThérèse Brigit, Directrice Fondatrice des centres d'accueil de l'espoir
“Together we have to educate our communities to enable them to transcend the fear, anxiety and stigmatization brought on by AIDS to ensure an effective management of the orphan crisis"

Key Note Address by representative of HE Alhaji Aliu, vice president, Republic of Ghana“AIDS poses the gravest threat to Africa’s development. If the epidemic rages unchecked, the continent faces a spiral of decline. Nevertheless, this disaster can be prevented. As African we must take greater responsibility for creating a capable environment for an effective and sustainable response.”

Welcome Address by HE Yam Barimah, Minister for Manpower development and Employment, Republic of Ghana. “As AIDS gathers momentum, the workplace can play a frontline role in preventing its further spread in coping with the effects of the disease on individuals, their families and communities.”

Opening Remarks by Prof. T. Sai, Presidential Advisor on HIV/AIDS, Republic of Ghana“Ensuring the full and active involvement of employers’ and workers’ organizations in National AIDS Councils, Country Coordinating Mechanisms, National Action Plan and all relevant areas is essential for widening the national response and ensuring the full representation of the interests of labour and employment. "

Sub-Regional Participants attend CHGA Interactive: Ghana, HIV/AIDS and the World of Work.
“We must develop the care of persons living with AIDS and resolve the issue of resources to enable our governments to answer the growing needs for treatment” Participant from Burkina Faso
“Though the Government has taken the lead in providing treatment, we are looking for more partners to come on board to bridge the gap in the supply of treatment and care for PLWA.” Participant from Sierra Leone
“As one of the largest employers in Africa, we feel we have to do our part to combat HIV/AIDS. We offer our employees 100 % coverage for ARV treatment. We believe in the collaboration of all sectors, public, private and communities to combat HIV/AIDS. “ Representative from Coca-Cola West Africa
“We must make a conscious effort in this direction, comprehensive strategies encompassing policy formulation as well as implementation should be the basis of all workplace HIV/AIDS programmes.” Representative from Ghana Employers Association

We need to create more awareness and education on the pandemic as it affects the individual, business and society.” Representative from the Nigerian Employers’ Association
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“One size does not fit all. What works in multinational companies may not be replicable in the smaller size enterprises.” Representative from Ghana Trade Union Congress