Global Programs

Community of People Living with HIV

Country(s) of Activity:Russia
Project Length:15 months
Type of Organization:Local Non-Governmental Organization
Local Partners:Russian Union of PLWHA, Svecha, Regional AIDS Centers, Positive Initiative, Ukrainian Network of PLWHA, European Coalition of Positive People.
Geographic Focus:6 of 7 federal districts
Program Focus:local NGO capacity building
Program Sub-Focus:ARV treatment and access
Target Populations:Local NGOs, PLHIV

The Community of People Living with HIV trains, consults, and finances PLHIV-led local organizations, enabling them to be experts, decision makers and providers of HIV-related services. The local organizations administer programs aimed at scaling up access to ART, and treatment education and support. PLHIV-led organizations receive training on fundraising and management of projects.