How is the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in Cameroon engaged in their work for the sick, particulary persons suffering from HIV and Aids ?
Abstract
The CWA is a faith-based organization operating under the umbrella of the Catholic Church
with the approval of the Episcopal (Bishops’) Conference of Cameroon. As an association of
women , they cannot be indifferent in the face of the HIV epidemic which has ravaged a large
section of the society, especially the women, the youth, and the family which is the basic cell of the
society. As mothers who play a very important role in the church, therefore, they are directly
concerned with the fight and prevention of HIV, and in providing health care delivery to people
living with HIV and AIDS.