WOPLAH AMBASSADORS OF HOPE CBO

Name: Western Organization for People Living with HIV/AIDS Ambassadors of Hope (WOPLAH)
Motto: We are not alone
WOPLAH was founded in 2008 in Mumias, Kenya by eleven community leaders known as the Ambassadors of Hope. Together they recognized a need within their community for equitable access to HIV/AIDS counseling and testing, health education, and economic empowerment. The Ambassadors work to reduce stigma for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families through support groups, community dialogues, and income generating activities.
Focus areas: Agriculture, Economic development, Health, Education and Human rights. WOPLAH has supported 2000 individuals from key populations to access information regarding sexual/reproductive rights and access behavioral and biomedical services. WOPLAH helps 145 people living with HIV monitor and report health status using different platforms like I Monitor app. established 1459 kitchen gardens. Established 2 safe space for mental health support.