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Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), Association of Medical Doctors of Asia, Nepal Red Cross Society

Country(s) of Activity:	Nepal
Project Length:	2 years
Type of Organization:	International Faith-based Organization, Local Organizations
Local Partners:	Special Environment, Agricultural Development Organization
Geographic Focus:	Kavre and Jhapa Districts
Program Focus:	Voluntary Counseling and Testing, Linkages and Referrals
Program Sub-Focus:	Community sensitization and mobilization, Stigma Reduction
Target Populations:	Youth
Website:	www.care-international.org

Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) services for young people is provided by ADRA in both the Kavre and Jhapa districts of Nepal. Partnering with the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia and the Nepal Red Cross Society, services include counselor training, community sensitization and advocacy, youth awareness and psychological support. The project targets 15,000 in and out of school youth, and expects that youth reporting "safe sex" behavior will increase by 15 % by the end of the two-year project.

Community Reach HIV/AIDS Project