About Us

Our History

Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET) is the leading civil society organization (CSO) in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Ghana. With a membership of over 250 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) GHANET has presence in every nook and cranny across the 16 regions of Ghana. GHANET serves on the Governing Board of the Ghana AIDS Commission (which is under the Office of the President of the Republic of Ghana) and it is also represented at the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM). At the national level GHANET leads in advocacy campaigns and analysis of public policies on HIV and AIDS. Through its collaboration with GAC the Network has contributed towards the preparation of National Strategic Plans (NSPs) on HIV and AIDS and other policy documents. By way of strategy implementation of projects under GHANET are carried out by the constituent members at the community level rather than at the national. This way, the Network is able to rapidly deploy its members to implement projects on time. Transparency and accountability are core values of the Network. And it is also committed to working in partnership with other CSOs.

Our Vision and Mission

Our Vision

Working towards HIV and AIDS-Free Society.

Our Mission

To be the lead CSO working in partnership with international and local collaborators to end HIV and AIDS and other emerging viral pandemics in Ghana.

Our Objectives

To provide the platform for the rapid deployment of HIV and AIDS services at the community level by involving all stakeholders at the community level in support of the national HIV and AIDS response.

Monitoring and evaluating activities of CSOs at the community level to ensure effective implementation of the national HIV and AIDS response.

To build the capacity of member and non-member NGOs, CBOs, and stakeholders to increase their competence in the implementation of the National HIV and AIDS Response.

To engage donors, government, and stakeholders in the mobilization of resources toward the national response.

To create and maintain linkages and partnerships with National, Regional and International Networks in support of the national response.

Quick Stats

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Years of Operation

GHANET was established in 1996 and we have actively supported the National HIV & AIDS Response for more than 28 years.

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Membership

We have more than 300+ members across Ghana in every metropolis, municipality, and district.

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Regional Offices

We have offices in all 16 regions across Ghana.

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Projects Executed

We have successfully executed more than 25 projects in the last 20 years.

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Partnerships

GHANET was established in 1996 We work in collaboration with more than 20 local and international key partners.

Our Specialisation

Community Mobilization

We are a grassroots organization and we have a specialty in mobilizing local communities for concerted action. We work hand-in-hand with chiefs, queen mothers, opinion leaders, religious leaders, assembly members, women groups, youth groups etc.

Advocacy

We are always at the forefront on advocacy issues relating to HIV and AIDS policy, funding, prevention, treatment, care and support, stigma and discrimination and human right.

Networking

We work closely with fellow CSO Networks represented at the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund, particularly Network of Persons Living with HIV (NAP+), Stop TB Partnership Ghana (STBPG), Ghana TB Voice Network (GTBVN) and Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health (GCNH). We also maintain healthy working relationships with other CSOs with whom we share common goals and aspirations.

Research

Our members are always collecting data on the field through implementation of their various projects and we collaborate with research institutions and professionals to analyze and publish the findings.

Resource Mobilization

We are constantly engaging donors, development partners and government to mobilize funds for HIV and AIDS programme implementation across the country by our member NGOs.

Capacity Building

On regular basis we organize capacity-building workshops for our member NGOs especially in the areas of evidence-based technical and financial reporting as well as effective communication and fundraising.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Through a knowledge management information system, we monitor and evaluate the work of our Member NGOs to document best practices, success stories, and lessons learnt.