Cayman AIDS Foundation

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Cayman AIDS Foundation is to provide education on the danger, help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and to give support to all people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and STI's.

Background

As several people in the
Cayman Islands were first diagnosed with AIDS, various support groups emerged. In the early 1990's, the Support network for AIDS Patients (SNAP) was established. This group then formed into Supporters of People Living with AIDS (SHIVA) to include those infected and affected with
HIV/AIDS. Essentially, the goal of the group was “to improve the quality of life for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS”. Finally, in July 2000,the group changed its name to the Cayman Aids Foundation (CAF)

The Cayman AIDS Foundation has evolved into a community based organization charged with providing guidance and direction regarding care of persons living with HIV/AIDS, and prevention to reduce new infections.

Statement of Beliefs

The Cayman AIDS Foundation believes that:

All people have equal intrinsic worth.
The spiritual nature of human beings must find positive expression in order for life to have meaning and purpose.
Each individual is ultimately responsible for his or her actions.
Each person has the right to be safe and healthy.
The family is the primary vehicle/unit of moral values and health education.
People need each other.
Education is vital for the survival and progress of a society.

Margaret Michaud

Program Coordinator

Phone: (345) 924-7877

beautifulsmilesgentlespirits@hotmail.com

P.O. Box 11213

Grand Cayman KY1-1008

Cayman Islands

"One Island, Many Cultures, One Vision

Together We Can Stop The Spread of HIV/AIDS"