RRP+
Background
At the time of creating RRP+, many people in Rwanda lacked knowledge about HIV and linked HIV with immoral behavior. Consequently, this fueled HIV related stigma and discrimination against people infected and affected by HIV. To change this situation, representatives of 175 associations of PLHIV from across the country decided in March 2003 to form a network of people living with HIV (RRP+). Although RRP+ has initially been created for an unlimited period in accordance with law No 20/2000 of July 26th 2000, this was revised by law n° 04/2012 of February 17th, 2012 governing the Non-governmental Organizations.
RRP+ continued to grow and today it has over 130.000 beneficiaries of which around 68% are females. The beneficiaries are supported through 500 associations, 300 Cooperatives and 16 NGO
members of the network countrywide. The vision of RRP+ is that “Rwandans infected and affected by HIV are healthy, live in a socio-economic environment free from stigma and discrimination and are fully engaged in the HIV response.
RRP+ Strengths
- National Umbrella of a large number of community people living with HIV
- A decentralized structure from the national to the sector level which facilitates communication and coordination.
- A well-equipped Executive Secretariat with qualified staff at both national and Provincial level
- A long and notable experience in working with the community and the delivery on messaging of HIV/AIDS and Other diseases.
- Close cooperation between associations, health centres and local leaders and local authorities
- Well known by and working in Good collaboration between members and Health Facilities as well as Local authorities.
- Active participation in various Technical Working Groups and Steering committees regarding HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and Other diseases.
- Effective community leads monitoring through Toll Free line 1245
Vision
Rwandans infected and affected by HIV are healthy, live in a socio economic environment free from stigma and discrimination and are fully engaged in the HIV response.
Mission
The RRP+ exists to contribute to the process of preventing HIV, Improve adherence to continuity care and treatment for HIV infected patients and restores hope and improves the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV.
RRP+ Ambitions
RRP+ stands to reduce new HIV infections in Rwanda and Contributing to end AIDS by 2030
Insure Zero stigma and discrimination among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV).
Empowering PLHIV for financial independence
Insure access for health services for all.