Empowering Communities: HPV Education and Screening for Indigenous and Under-Resourced Populations in Guyana

Project Name: Empowering Communities: HPV Education and Screening for Indigenous and Under-Resourced Populations in Guyana

Partner: Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association

Target Beneficiaries: Indigenous and Under-Resourced Populations in Guyana

Region: 1, 4, 7, 8 and 9 

Duration: 12 Months

Purpose: To reduce the prevalence of HPV-related diseases in Guyana’s Indigenous and under-resourced communities through education and screening.

Outputs: 

Since its implementation in February 2024, the HPV Education and Screening for Indigenous and Under-Resourced Populations in Guyana has sought to: 

1. Increase awareness and accessibility to HPV testing. 
2. Assist community health workers and educators in gaining essential skills and knowledge, enabling them to educate others and conduct screenings independently. 
3. Equip young leaders to educate their peers and community members, fostering a culture of health awareness and proactive healthcare. 
4. Increase awareness and understanding of HPV and cervical cancer within the community. 
5. Enhance stakeholder collaboration to provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive healthcare services.

Anticipated Impacts: 

1. Increased awareness and knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer.
2. Improved screening rates among women in targeted communities.
3. Youth empowerment through education and involvement in health advocacy.
4. Established sustainable health education and screening practices within the community.