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VHS – Multi Country South Asia – Project DIVA (2014 – 2018)
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_tta_tour gap=”20″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-right” add_icon=”true” title=”Introduction” tab_id=”1563431487282-e9dde2e7-4673″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]In Partnership with National AIDS Control Organization & State AIDS Control Societies.
Funding Support From Save the Children International / The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM).[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Introduction
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]VHS under the Global Fund Round 9 programme implemented the project titled “DIVA” in India (except North East) with the support of Save the Children International, Nepal. The project under the guidance of National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and in partnership with respective State AIDS Control Societies (SACS) aims to reduce the impact of HIV on the Transgender / Hijra (TG-H) population.
The major activities of DIVA project include sensitisation, capacity building, advocacy programmes and operational research activities.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Goal
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][info_list_father][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]To reduce the impact of HIV on Transgender / Hijra populations in South Asia[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-right” add_icon=”true” title=”Objectives” tab_id=”1563431487283-69d3e5fc-715a”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Objectives
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][info_list_father][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Improve the delivery of HIV prevention, care and treatment services[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Improve strategic knowledge about the impact of HIV on TG/Hijra population[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Improve the policy environment on TG and HIV-related issues[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-right” add_icon=”true” title=”Focus Areas” tab_id=”1563432874036-29796055-3403″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Focus Areas
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][info_list_father][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Capacity Building[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Sensitisation[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Advocacy[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Operational Research[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Operational Area
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][info_list_father][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Entire India (except North East)[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-right” add_icon=”true” title=”Approach” tab_id=”1563433070534-067d6106-120a”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Approach
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][info_list_father][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]MSA DIVA project provided technical support for effective implementation of the Transgender/Hijra Targeted Intervention (TG-TI) program in selected states under NACP IV, with guidance from NACO and in partnership with SACS[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Designated as a partner institution by NACO for capacity building of 35 Transgender/Hijra persons led Community Based Organizations across India, in collaboration with the respective State AIDS Control Societies[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Advocated for the promotion and protection of rights of Transgender/Hijra persons[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Engaged with Government Ministries and Departments, Parliamentarians, Panchayat Raj Institutions, Urban Municipal Civic Bodies, Legal Service Authorities (NALSA, SLSA & DLSA), Law Enforcement, Judiciary Members, academic institutions and health care sector[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Implemented activities in close collaboration with NACO, SACS, Technical Support Units and CBOs/CSOs[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-right” add_icon=”true” title=”Activities” tab_id=”1563433386985-41448eeb-6596″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Activities
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][info_list_father][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Sensitization programmes for Government and key stakeholders, law enforcement agencies and judicial members[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Creating knowledge base and conducting operational research activities[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]National / State / Local level advocacy programmes for policy changes benefitting Transgender / Hijra persons[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Capacity building programmes for CBO/CSO TI staff for improved HIV service delivery[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-right” add_icon=”true” title=”ACHIEVEMENTS” tab_id=”1563433546696-303ea732-0980″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Achievements
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][info_list_father][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Contributed to the decline of HIV prevalence from 8.82% (2010-11) to 7.5% (2014-15, Source: NACO)[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Declared April 15 as TG-H day in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Puduchery, Odisha and West Bengal[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Training manuals and guidelines developed to support the TG H service delivery programmes[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Capacitated 1931 staff engaged in HIV service delivery programmes[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]On-going Technical Assistance to 39 TG-H community led organizations[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Partnerships with Government & Private Sector for livelihood programmes[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Secured various welfare schemes for TG-H communities under banking, insurance, education and employment opportunities[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Nurturing TG-H Welfare Boards in 7 states and established in Chandigarh and Rajasthan[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Desk review and operational study to improve the HIV Service Delivery Programme among TG-H people[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Commissioned the TG-H Stigma Index Study in India[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Participated in the Sexual Violence Study among TG-H people in India commissioned by UNDP-APRC[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Conducted Legal Gender Recognition Study for TG-H people in India[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-right” add_icon=”true” title=”Impact” tab_id=”1563433849598-11a920c8-c45e”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Impact
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][info_list_father][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Improved societal acceptance of Transgender[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Advocated for passing of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill in Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Increased focus by the media on positive stories about Transgender[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Created enabling legal and policy environment for Transgender[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Strengthened community systems and processes for improving the health and human rights issues of Transgender[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Contributed to the decline in HIV prevalence among Transgenders from 8.82% (2010-11) to 3.14% (2016-17)[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Instrumental in the drafting of Transgender Policy, establishment of Transgender Welfare Board, declaration of Transgender Day and formulation of Transgender focused social welfare schemes by several State Governments.[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-right” add_icon=”true” title=”Agenda for 2019″ tab_id=”1563434056914-79b4c1d8-aafa”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Agenda for 2019
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][info_list_father][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]On-going capacity building initiatives for TG-H CBOs and HIV programmes[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Continuous policy dialogue with community, Government and relevant stakeholders to establish welfare boards and secure equal opportunities for TG-H people[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Charting recommendations and strategies for NACO to be incorporated into the current HIV programmes for TG-H people[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Identify more partnerships for income generation and livelihood opportunities for TG-H people[/info_list_son][info_list_son width=”15″ height=”15″ titleclr=”#000000″ listwidth=”” image_id=”2077″]Document good practices, case studies, technical briefs and overall impact of the project[/info_list_son][/info_list_father][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tour][/vc_column][/vc_row]