Pehchan (which in Hindi means ‘identity’ or ‘recognition’) is one of the largest programme of its kind not just in India but in the world catering to the health and […]Read More


Action, BlogTechnical Support for a Stronger HIV Response in South Asia
indiaaidsallianceA transgender from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Padmini takes pride in her role as a Technical Support Provider (TSP) for Alliance India’s Koshish programme. Supported by European Commission, Koshish advocates […]Read More

Action, BlogCommunity Collectivisation to Sustain HIV Prevention: Findings from Avahan in Andhra Pradesh
indiaaidsallianceCommunity collectivisation can help develop a stronger sense of purpose and interconnectedness among key populations (KPs) such as female sex workers, men who sex with men and transgenders. Sometimes known […]Read More

Action, BlogLeading by Example: People from Drug-using Backgrounds Strengthen Harm Reduction Interventions in India
indiaaidsallianceEffective harm reduction programming requires the involvement of people who inject drugs (PWID). This approach helps ensure the accessibility and responsiveness of harm reduction services. With this in mind, Alliance […]Read More

Advocacy, BlogIncreasing Civil Society Involvement in the Fight Against HIV in China
indiaaidsallianceIndia HIV/AIDS Alliance recently hosted a study tour of the Pehchan project for the China Association of STD and AIDS Prevention and Control (AIDS Association). This tour came in the […]Read More

Action, BlogHelping Action Project Youth Raise Their Voices
indiaaidsallianceAll of us at the Action Project were thrilled at the idea of training select youth members, also known as our Key Correspondents, in the area of documentation and communication. […]Read More

Advocacy, BlogAbsolutely Ours : The importance of community-owned responses to HIV in India
indiaaidsalliance“Communities are assisting State AIDS Control Societies to train police and health officials on their specific needs and concerns. It is not uncommon during police trainings for sari-clad hijras and […]Read More