Global Programs

Doctors to Children (DTC)

Country(s) of Activity:Russia
Project Length:2 years
Type of Organization:Local Non-Governmental Organization
Local Partners:Doctors of the World-USA, City AIDS Center, Center for Innovations, Humanitarian Action, Stellit, Novaya Zhizn, Svecha
Geographic Focus:Metropolitan area of St. Petersburg
Program Focus:Care for Caregivers
Target Populations:Home-based caregivers providing support to mothers living with HIV and their children

DTC supports caregivers who provide home-based care to HIV-positive mothers and their children in Saint Petersburg. Caregivers receive psychosocial assistance through counseling, access to social and healthcare services, training and home-based assistance, financial assistance, peer support, and access to community resources.