The Anguilla Community Action Network (ACAN) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization launched on Friday 1st, December 2006. ACAN’s mandate is to improve the quality of life of persons infected and affected by the worldwide pandemic, HIV/AIDs.
Over the past ten years, the organization has grown and made many strides in achieving this goal; such as, recognition by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) under the EU Project, and the development of a five year strategic plan.
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary ACAN would like to thank H.E. Governor Scott and the Governor’s Office for hosting a cocktail reception on the grounds of the Government House, to commemorate the organization’s 10 years in operation on Wednesday November 30th, 2016.
ACAN would like to thank all past and present members for the contributions which they have made to the development of the organisation over the years as well as the many stakeholders who contributed to the various projects.
Mr. Lake would like to thank the members of the Youth Arm and the Aids organisations in French and Dutch St. Maarten for their support. He would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Mr. Nat Hodge and the Anguillian Newspaper, Ms. Susan Hodge, Ms. Lily Moses, Mr. Kenneth Hodge and Mrs. Maxine Alonzo for their invaluable assistance over the years. Thanks as well to the Ministry of Social Development and the Gender Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the willing support. Generally the Government of Anguilla for the support over the last ten years.
Season’s Greetings and a bright and prosperous New Year from Mr. John C. Lake, Founder and CEO.
-Press Release
(Published without editing by The Anguillian newspaper.)
