Luanda, 06/26 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and 13 Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) signed this Thursday in Luanda a USD 1.9 million accord aimed at reinforcing the capacity of institutions linked to the fight against HIV/AIDS .

The agreement, signed by UNDP representative, Kuako Abrefa, and officials of the NGOs operating in various regions of the country, aims at reinforcing with USD 1.9 million the capacity of the organizations in reintegration of sex workers.

According to UNDP/Global Fund representative, George Romero, the amount will contribute to the implementation of ways for the prevention and treatment of female sex workers in the country, as well as purchase of medicines and preventive actions.

Representative of NGO Human Action, Pombal Maria, stated that the signing of this agreement represents, above all, an engagement with HIV positive people.

The ceremony counted on the presence of Health deputy minister for hospital sector Evelize Frestas, UNDP representative, Kuako Abrefa, Association of fighting HIV/AIDS deputy director, Lúcia Furtado, representatives from UNDP-Global Fund, Jorge Romero, as well as from 13 NGOs.

The one-year long project will be implemented in Luanda and other eight provinces of the country.