Projects

1. Female Sex Workers (FSWs): Supporting their health, well-being, and human rights.

2. Men who have Sex with Men (MSMs): Addressing their specific health needs and promoting inclusivity.

3. Transgender (TG) individuals: Providing comprehensive care, support, and treatment tailored to their needs.

The CCTI project aims to:

– Improve access to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services

– Enhance the quality of life for FSWs, MSMs, and TG individuals

– Reduce stigma, discrimination, and violence

– Promote social inclusion and human rights

Services offered by the CCTI project in Gokak may include:

– HIV testing and counseling.

– ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) initiation and adherence support.

– STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) diagnosis and treatment.

– Condom and lubricant distribution.

– Counseling and psychosocial support.

– Referral services for medical care, social welfare, and legal aid.

– Community mobilization and outreach services.

By working with FSWs, MSMs, and TG individuals, the CCTI project in Gokak strives to create a supportive environment that promotes their overall well-being.

The Hybrid Targeted Intervention (TI) project in Athani, Karnataka, India, is a comprehensive program that caters to multiple vulnerable populations, including:

1. Female Sex Workers (FSWs): Providing support for their health, well-being, and human rights.

2. Men who have Sex with Men (MSMs): Addressing their specific health needs and promoting inclusivity.

3. Transgender (TG) individuals: Offering comprehensive care, support, and treatment tailored to their needs.

4. Truckers: Reaching out to truckers who may be at risk of HIV and STIs due to their mobility and work patterns.

5. Migrants: Supporting migrant workers who may face health risks and social isolation due to their migration status.

The Hybrid TI project in Athani aims to:

– Reduce HIV transmission risk among vulnerable populations

– Increase access to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services

– Promote health, well-being, and human rights

– Foster social inclusion and community engagement

Services offered by the Hybrid TI project may include:

– HIV testing and counseling

– STI diagnosis and treatment

– Condom and lubricant distribution

– Counseling and psychosocial support

– Referral services for medical care, social welfare, and legal aid

– Community mobilization and outreach services

By working with multiple vulnerable populations, the Hybrid TI project in Athani demonstrates a comprehensive approach to addressing HIV and health issues in the region.

The Link Worker Scheme (LWs) Project in Gokak aims to provide outreach services, counseling, and support to sex workers, migrant workers, and other vulnerable populations.

Objectives

1. Improve access to health services: Enhance access to HIV testing, STI diagnosis, and treatment services.

2. Reduce HIV transmission risk: Promote safer sex practices, condom use, and HIV prevention education.

3. Support social entitlements: Assist beneficiaries in accessing social entitlements, such as ration cards, voter IDs, and pension schemes.

Target Population

1. Sex workers (FSWs)

2. Migrant workers

3. Injecting drug users (IDUs)

4. Men who have sex with men (MSMs)

5. Transgender (TG) individuals

Services Offered

1. Outreach services: Identify and engage with beneficiaries through outreach workers.

2. Counseling and support: Provide individual and group counseling sessions.

3. HIV testing and counseling: Offer HIV testing and counseling services.

4. STI diagnosis and treatment: Provide STI diagnosis and treatment services.

5. Condom and lubricant distribution: Distribute condoms and lubricants.

6. Referral services: Refer beneficiaries to healthcare services, social welfare schemes, and legal aid.

Partnerships

1. Government agencies: Collaborate with government agencies, such as the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) and the State AIDS Control Society (SACS).

2. Community-based organizations: Partner with community-based organizations, such as sex worker collectives and support groups.

3. Healthcare providers: Collaborate with healthcare providers, such as hospitals and clinics.