SELEBI-PHIKWE: While Selebi-Phikwe district appreciates that more than six of the HIV/AIDS local support groups received funding for Botswana National HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support (BNAPS) project, there are fears that more emphasis would be put on the project while the district's plan suffers.It was the first time so many support groups were funded as only two were successful during the last call for proposals. Those who were unsuccessful were able to implement the district plan. The support groups were asked to submit their proposals on how they will address thematic areas of multiple concurrent partnerships and male circumcision among others. This was the third call for proposals and the support groups were expected to set themselves targets to implement the thematic areas.
Good Samaritan have been allocated P900,000, Phikwe Theatre was given P550,000. Men Sex and Aids was given P450,000, Children, Women and HIV was allocated P450,000 while Lesea Bokamoso and Branch Minister were allocated P50,000 each. Silence Kills Support Group was also awarded P600,000. The money was allocated the support groups at different times all in the first quarter of this year.The groups are expected to carry out their project within 18 months; at the end of each quarter, the support groups are expected to submit a report to which they will be assessed to see if there is need for the release of more funds.
