African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP)

What African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP) does

African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP) is a public-private community development partnership founded in 2000 and headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana. Operated as a hybrid legal entity (US 501(c)(3) plus Botswana LLC), ACHAP delivers HIV/AIDS, TB, and broader public health programs in Botswana and across 10 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries through the Global Fund TB in the Mines for Southern Africa (TIMS) project. It serves the general population, key populations (female sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender individuals), adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), out-of-school youth, people living with HIV, miners and ex-miners, and non-communicable disease patients.

ACHAP's program portfolio includes six core service lines — Consultancy, Grants Management, Systems Strengthening, Training and Capacity Building, Research Monitoring and Evaluation, and Clinical Services — alongside specialized programs: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC, where ACHAP has delivered 65%+ of all Botswana procedures since 2009 with a 0.0007% adverse event rate), HIV Testing Services, STI Treatment, TB/HIV integrated services, Community Systems Strengthening, AGYW and Adolescents programs, the WISE UP multimedia campaign, Faith and Community Initiatives, and Non-Communicable Disease integration. The proprietary Botswana COVID-19 Real Time Tracing and Tracking System (RTTS), built on the Qode Inter-operability framework, supports real-time disease surveillance and contact tracing.

ACHAP's revenue model is grant-funded rather than transactional: it serves as Private Sector Principal Recipient for the Global Fund's HIV/TB Country Grant (sub-granting $7.5M+), implementing partner for CDC/PEPFAR VMMC and HIV prevention, fund manager for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-backed Champions for an HIV Free Generation and the $4.75M Sesigo Libraries Project, and recipient of COVID-19 funding from Allan Gray Philanthropy and Mastercard Foundation/Africa CDC via Amref. A consultancy unit generates unrestricted income from clients including the Ministry of Health and Wellness, World Bank-affiliated entities, and the Human Resource Development Council. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. ACHAP operates with approximately 100 staff and an annual volunteer base of ~53,100, supported by 135+ MOUs and 812+ implemented projects since inception.

Name

African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP)

Legal name

African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships

Website

https://achap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ACHAP is a Botswana-based public-private partnership implementing HIV/AIDS, TB, and public health programs in Botswana and 10 Southern African countries, funded by Global Fund, CDC/PEPFAR, and the Gates Foundation, and serving general, key, and youth populations through 800+ projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health HIV/AIDS Programs

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Social Assistance (624), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAKAF

Disease-Specific Global Programs (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYHLAJAKAN

Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYBPADAIAA

Communicable Disease Prevention & Control (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, NTDs)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Global Health & Population Programs

SECONDARYHLAJAOAE

Disease-Specific Global Initiatives (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health Initiatives & Partnerships

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS program management
• Public health partnerships
• Tuberculosis screening programs
• Capacity building services
• Grant sub-recipient management

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaborone

HQ country

Botswana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Global Fund Grants: ACHAP serves as Private Sector Principle Recipient for the Global Fund's HIV/TB Country Grant, responsible for sub-granting over $7.5 million. Manages CSS module and TB in the Mines for Southern Africa (TIMS) project across 10 countries.
2. CDC/PEPFAR Funding: Implementing partner for CDC-Botswana and PEPFAR programs, particularly for VMMC services and HIV prevention activities.
3. Fund Management for Multi-funder Projects: ACHAP hosts project offices and manages funds for multi-funder projects including Champions for an HIV Free Generation (supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank, PEPFAR, UNAIDS) and Sesigo Libraries Project ($4.75 million partnership with Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture and Gates Foundation).
4. Consultancy Services: The Consultancy Unit generates unrestricted funds by providing technical assistance and consulting services in health and development areas. Clients include Aquity International (World Bank), Ministry of Health and Wellness, The Vision Council, and Human Resource Development Council.
5. COVID-19 Response Grants: Funding from Allan Gray Philanthropy (9-month grant for vaccination support) and Africa CDC/Mastercard Foundation through Amref for vaccination rollout.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ACHAP supports the delivery of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and related public health programs in Botswana and the broader SADC region by providing strategic grant-making, technical assistance, sub-grant administration to community-based organizations, and program monitoring and evaluation. It develops digital tools such as the Real-Time Tracking System (RTTS) for case management and contact tracing, and works in close partnership with the Botswana government and major global health donors to scale prevention, testing, treatment, and adherence interventions.

Product overview

ACHAP is a public-private community development partnership established in 2000 that operates as a hybrid organization with US 501(c)(3) registration and ACHAP Botswana registered as a limited liability company. The organization's product portfolio consists of six core service offerings—Consultancy, Grants Management, Systems Strengthening, Training & Capacity Building, Research Monitoring & Evaluation, and Clinical Services—alongside an extensive health programs suite. The health programs include HIV/AIDS services (VMMC, HIV Testing Services, STI Treatment, Linkage to Treatment), TB/HIV integrated services, Community Systems Strengthening, Youth programmes (AGYW, Adolescents & Young People, Wise Up multimedia campaign, Social Asset Building), Key Populations programmes (Female Sex Workers, MSM), Non-Communicable Diseases, and COVID-19 response. Notably, ACHAP developed a proprietary COVID-19 Real Time Tracing and Tracking System (RTTS) built on Qode Inter-operability framework for real-time disease monitoring. The organization also manages regional programs like TB in the Mines for Southern Africa (TIMS) across 10 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Program HIV prevention program providing voluntary medical male circumcision services to reduce HIV transmission, delivered through ACHAP's network of community-based partners in Botswana.
• HIV Testing Services (HTS) Community- and facility-based HIV testing and counselling services provided in partnership with implementing partners to identify HIV-positive individuals and link them to care.
• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and Treatment Support TB screening, case finding, and treatment adherence programs targeting people living with HIV and other vulnerable populations in Botswana.
• Real-Time Tracking System (RTTS) Digital platform used for case management, contact tracing, and real-time monitoring of public health interventions including COVID-19 and HIV program delivery.
• Sub-Grant Administration and Capacity Building Disbursement of donor funds, financial management oversight, and technical assistance provided to more than 200 community-based organizations and NGOs implementing HIV, TB, and related public health programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• ACHAP has contributed more than 65% of the total number of male circumcisions done in Botswana since 2009
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• BUMMHI (Botswana University of Maryland School of Medicine Health Initiative)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration to strengthen referrals and linkages of VMMC clients between ACHAP and BUMMHI government partners in Kweneng district and beyond.
• University of ManitobaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration on AGYW outcome assessment study with PHDA in Kenya, NAHPA and ACHAP in Global Fund supported districts.
• French Presidential Council for AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Visit to Botswana in June 2019 to highlight innovative African health projects and French investments in global health.
• Botswana Faith Based Network on HIV/AIDS (BOFABONETHA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Umbrella faith organization receiving Technical Assistance from ACHAP as PEPFAR/CDC TA partner for Faith and Community Initiative.
• Traditional Health PractitionersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Traditional health practitioners receiving capacity building and TA support under Faith and Community Initiative.
• Government of Botswana (Ministry of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACHAP operates as a public-private community development partnership established in 2000, providing technical assistance and health-focused capacity building. Serves as Private Sector Principle Recipient for Global Fund HIV/TB grant and implementing partner for CDC-PEPFAR.
• UNAIDSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Champions for an HIV Free Generation project alongside Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank, and PEPFAR.
• Amref Health AfricamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrica CDC COVID-19 vaccination awarded through Amref as part of Saving Lives Livelihoods program across Southern Africa.
• UNFPA BotswanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting health programs in Botswana.
• BOCONGO (Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organizations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Botswana's NGO community.
• SentebalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Royal Holloway University of London to evaluate the effect of Sentebale camps and clubs on 10-19 year olds living with HIV in Botswana. Charity founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso.
• BOCAIP (Botswana Christian AIDS Intervention Programme)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaith-based NGO and sub-recipient implementing HIV behavioral change interventions and TB care support on behalf of ACHAP.
• Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centres (TVCTC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal registered NGO providing free and confidential voluntary HIV counselling and testing services across Botswana as sub-recipient with PEPFAR support.
• Botswana National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency (NAHPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint meeting with French delegation as the two Global Fund Principal Recipients in Botswana.
• Wits Health ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACHAP selected by Wits Health Consortium to implement the CSS module of the Global Fund TB in the Mines in Southern Africa (TIMS) project across 10 countries.
• Kagisano Women's Shelter SocietyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSub-recipient implementing CSS training component focused on capacity building for NGOs and CBOs working in communities.
• BONELA (Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCivil society organization engaged in HIV programs, particularly MSM and transgender modules.
• Ministry of Health and Wellness (Consultancy Client)minorOthersClient for various consultancy services including NACA Basic M&E Curriculum review and national HRD plan development.
• Royal Holloway University of LondonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Michael Evangeli from Psychology department to conduct three-year evaluation on effect of Sentebale camps/clubs on 10-19 year olds living with HIV.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Botswana-Harvard Partnership (BHP): Botswana-based HIV/AIDS research and implementation partnership with similar donor mix (PEPFAR, NIH) and overlapping HIV/TB mandate. Directly comparable as a Botswana-anchored HIV implementation and research entity with whom ACHAP staff have historical working relationships.
• Wits Health Consortium: South Africa-based Global Fund implementer and ACHAP's actual partner on the TIMS project. Comparable as a multi-country Southern African HIV/TB program implementer operating under Global Fund Principal Recipient arrangements.
• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF): Large global HIV/AIDS implementer with PEPFAR funding and country programs across sub-Saharan Africa. Directly comparable as a HIV-focused NGO that implements donor-funded prevention, care, and treatment programs in similar geographies and donor ecosystems.
• Population Services International (PSI): Global health NGO with extensive HIV prevention, VMMC, and key population programs across Southern Africa. Directly comparable as a social-franchising health implementer using donor funding for HIV prevention and community-based service delivery.
• Amref Health Africa: Pan-African health NGO and ACHAP's actual partner for COVID-19 vaccination (Saving Lives Livelihoods). Comparable as an Africa-anchored, multi-disease health implementer with overlapping HIV, TB, and emergency response programming.
• Botswana Christian AIDS Intervention Programme (BOCAIP): Botswana-based faith-affiliated HIV/AIDS NGO and current ACHAP sub-recipient. Directly comparable as a local NGO implementing HIV behavioral and care programs with PEPFAR/Global Fund support in the same country.

Broad incumbents

• FHI 360: Large global health and development organization implementing PEPFAR-funded HIV programs across multiple countries. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same donor funding pools and Principal Recipient mandates.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): Large global health implementer active across HIV, TB, and NCDs in sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable as a major donor-funded implementer competing for similar Global Fund and PEPFAR mandates across SADC countries.
• UNAIDS: UN-coordinated global HIV/AIDS response body and ACHAP's partner on Champions for an HIV Free Generation. Comparable as the global coordinating agency whose priorities and advocacy shape the donor environment in which ACHAP operates.

Regional players

• Right to Care: South Africa-based HIV/TB program implementer with PEPFAR funding, focused on Southern Africa. Comparable as a regional HIV/TB implementer with similar donor mix but operating primarily in South Africa rather than Botswana.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

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