PURPOSE:
Stop AIDS in Liberia (SAIL) was founded 28 September 1998 with the aims and objectives of creating HIV and AIDS awareness targeting Youth, Sex Workers, PLWHIV, SOGI, Home Based Care and Counseling for community members.
VISION:
SAIL envision a non-discriminatory and an AIDS free society where Liberians live healthier and happier lives.
MISSION:
The mission of SAIL is to contribute to the reduction of the spread of HIV and AIDS through the promotion of human rights.
Core values: (The Seven We of SAIL)
- We promote diversity
- We are Participants Focused
- We embrace Integrity
- We advocate for Justice
- We believe and practice Professionalism
- We strive for quality and excellence
- We foster Partnerships
Identity: SAIL Color is Red, White and Blue where red stand for Blood representing where HIV lives mostly in body and white stands for Body fluids and the sign for peace! And Blue for living in reality of time and national transformation for human rights development and Protection for all for national commitment and ties.
MOTTO:
SAILING though the Walls of HIV and Human Rights Violations where by promoting, advocating and protecting the Rights of all!
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:
SAIL operate in 12 counties namely:
- Montserrado
- Margibi
- Grand Bassa
- Lofa
- Bong
- Nimba
- Grand Cape
- Bomi
- Gbarpolu
- Grand Gedeh
- River Gee
- Maryland
BENEFICIARIES, ORGANIZATION & LEADERSHIP:
Beneficiaries of SAIL projects and programs are approximately 1,000 members of the LGBTI and Key Population including PLHIV community. The organization and leadership consists of a Board of Directors who makes policy decisions and establishes the mission and goals. An Executive Director heads the Senior Management Team (SMT) which includes a Program Manager and Finance Officer. Stephen K. McGill is the Executive Director and Professor Stephen M. Jubwe, Sr. serve as the Chairman, Board of Directors