Category Programme Update

In the news, Programme UpdateEmpowering Lives during Unrest l Our Commitment to Manipur

Arya Vatsa

    The figures provided below represent the cumulative data as of 2nd June 2023.   Supporting People living with HIV During the challenging times of unrest in Manipur, Alliance India […]Read More

5
June
2023

Programme UpdateThe first-ever National Transgender Summit reaffirmed the rights of the transgender community

Anurag Paul

The first-ever National Transgender Summit was organised by India HIV/AIDS Alliance (Alliance India) in collaboration with National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) on 6th April 2021 to develop clarity on HIV/AIDS […]Read More

16
April
2021

Programme UpdateVihaan Care and Support Programme Review Meeting

Tara Rana

A national-level review meeting of the Vihaan Care and Support programme was organised from 16 – 19 March, 2021 at Jaipur, Rajasthan. The civil society, community networks and CBO partners as […]Read More

6
April
2021

Programme UpdateEnsuring ART adherence among the discordant couple

Anurag Paul

There is a high risk of HIV transmission from People Living with HIV (PLHIV) to their sexual partner, which makes partner testing an essential component among essential packages of HIV […]Read More

12
January
2021

Programme UpdateProviding counselling and support to decrease loss-to-follow-up among PLHIV receiving ART

Anurag Paul

Retention in care, treatment adherence and subsequent effective viral load suppression are critical measures for HIV care interventions as they positively influence the treatment. Viral suppression significantly reduces the risk […]Read More

29
December
2020

Programme UpdateHuman Rights & Faith for People Who Use Drugs in Times of Pandemic

Kunal Kishore

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognized by the United Nations, all human beings are free and equal, have the right to no discrimination, torture and inhuman treatment, […]Read More

21
December
2020

Programme UpdateWalking the talk: Making services community-led in India’s HIV response

Kunal Kishore

In 2016, world leaders signed the United Nations Political Declaration on Ending AIDS, which recognised the essential role that communities play in advocacy, participation in the coordination of AIDS responses […]Read More

21
December
2020

Programme UpdateBreaking Gender Stereotypes: A Project for Women Who Use Drugs in Punjab’s Kapurthala is Making Equality, Equity and Justice Possible

Kunal Kishore

People who use drugs (PUD) are among the most marginalized and disadvantaged communities.[1] They experience poor health outcomes with a greater chance of premature death, high rates of potentially life-threatening […]Read More

16
December
2020

Programme UpdateInsights from the journey of HIV Care & Support Programme (Vihaan)

Tara Rana

Alliance India is the principal recipient of the Global Fund grant for HIV Care and Support Programme in India which is implemented nationwide in a diverse partnership with the government, […]Read More

1
December
2020

Programme UpdateA Training Manual for the Harm Reduction Champions in the Faith-Based Community

Harm Reduction Team

In 2018, in collaboration with the United Religions Initiative (URI), India HIV/AIDS Alliance under HRAsia grant of the Global Fund, launched a unique initiative to build bridges between harm reduction […]Read More

11
November
2020

Programme UpdateAlliance India and Frontline AIDS joint partnership at the Union Conference 2020

Anurag Paul

Alliance India in partnership with Frontline AIDS actively participated and contributed in the 51st session of the Union World Conference on Lung Health (20-24 October 2020), which is the world’s […]Read More

27
October
2020

Programme UpdateUP State AIDS Control Society, UP Network of Positive People and Alliance India Collaborate for a Unique Community Cause; Launch Interventions for Female Sex Partners of People Who Use Drugs

Kunal Kishore

In line with its organisational motto of ‘community first’ and undeterred by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; Alliance India conducted a training titled ‘Addressing Sexual Reproductive Health Concerns and Gender Based […]Read More

24
September
2020

Programme UpdateHow a small national team managed to keep a pan-India programme afloat during COVID-19 crisis

Tara Rana

It was unusually calm and quiet outside but inside Firoz’s home, it was just the opposite; his mobile phone was buzzing, a lively zoom meeting streaming on the laptop screen, […]Read More

16
September
2020

Programme UpdateInitiating ‘Buddy Group’ system for efficiency in serving people on antiretroviral treatment

Anurag Paul

As the saying goes, a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens can change the world. Alliance India’s Vihaan programme has been engaging community volunteers for additional support during the […]Read More

22
May
2020

Blog, Programme Update“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change”-Wave of change

Anurag Paul

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the entire nation has been under lockdown since 23 March 2020. As per the government guidelines, both at the center and state level, citizens were asked […]Read More

12
May
2020

Blog, Programme UpdateEnsuring health, nutrition and justice for marginalised women and girls in the COVID-19 response

Anurag Paul

In India out of the 8, 50,000 people who inject drugs (PWID), more than 80% of them were found to be sexually active with their female sex partners (FSP). Of […]Read More

22
April
2020

Programme Update, StoryA friend in need is a friend indeed

Anurag Paul

Often, we hear a lot of negative stories of police in print, electronic and social media, especially during this lockdown period. At times, however, they are extremely supportive. These champions […]Read More

16
April
2020