Since its inception, HOPES has been persistently advocating for the rights of the PLHIV community at various district and state forums. We have also conducted numerous workshops and organized rallies to generate awareness and sensitize the authorities and the public concerning the issues faced by the PLHIV community.
Positive Speakers training: In collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS), HOPES has provided training to 150 PLHIV on leadership, advocacy, constitutional rights and legal provisions.
Drop in Centre (DIC): With support from the Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS), the DIC project encouraged and strengthened women’s participation in the advocacy initiatives at the state level. The women’s group formed under the DIC facilitated access to social entitlements and govt. schemes for women and PLHIV, increased awareness about HIV/AIDS in the community and mobilized PLHIV through peer support for accessing HIV health services.
Promoting Access to Care & Treatment (PACT):
With support from the Population Foundation of India (PFI), the PACT project implemented by HOPES was instrumental in ensuring continuity of PLHIV to ART services by training of health workers & outreach staff, by strengthening monitoring mechanisms for follow-up and by streamlining linkage procedures.