Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (Cvc)

Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) is a non-profit organization based in Kingston, Jamaica, registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since June 2012. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status and a community development corporation ownership structure, CVC focuses on public health initiatives in the Caribbean region, particularly addressing HIV prevention, care, and treatment. While specific details about the organization's founding and complete mission are not provided, the available information indicates that CVC plays a critical role in implementing strategic health interventions across multiple Caribbean nations.

CVC has been a prime recipient of federal grant awards from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically through the Global AIDS program and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Their recent awards, totaling approximately $4.3 million, are cooperative agreements running from September 2024 to September 2029, aimed at improving integrated surveillance methods and strengthening the delivery of quality public health services for HIV in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. The organization's work involves coordinating field activities, managing strategic information, implementing prevention and care strategies, and developing informatics databases. CVC collaborates with key partners such as the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), CDC Country Regional Office, and local Ministries of Health. Additionally, they have been involved in sub-award projects, including adapting an HIV stigma reduction intervention for the Dominican Republic, demonstrating their versatility in addressing regional public health challenges through targeted, collaborative approaches.