HIV/AIDS

Overview
Peer Education
Awareness & Prevention
Support for HIV+ people
Coaching For Hope

Koraput has the third highest incidence of HIV infection in the state of Odisha.

As an industry hub located along the highway, many migrant workers and truck drivers come to Koraput, bringing a high demand for commercial sex. Although there is a lack of testing centers, the number of people infected with HIV in Koraput is said to exceed 5,000 over the last 5 years. These conditions put Koraput at a high risk for the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections.

Our program runs the gamut from awareness building to treatment to advocacy. We target high risk groups like rural adolescents, school dropouts, and truck drivers to encourage prevention. We provide counseling and livelihood support to people living with HIV/AIDS and help them advocate for their rights. In addition, we devise strategies to tackle the stigma and discrimination that is rampant in the region.