Project Title: Combating Gender-Based Violence in HIV/AIDS Key Populations: Providing Temporary Shelter and Delivering Appropriate Medical, Preventive, and Social Services to Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Victims of Violence

Donor Organization:  Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC)

Project Status: Ongoing

Project Period: January 1, 2023– February 29, 2024

Planned Project Budget: 289,971.84

Project Objectives: The project aims to offer temporary shelter and essential medical, preventive, and social services to trans and queer victims of gender-based violence and other HIV key populations.

Services within the framework of the project: A multidisciplinary team operates in the shelter, comprising a psychologist, a social worker, a lawyer, and a doctor. They work in accordance with the development and crisis resolution plans tailored to each case received in the shelter.

Additionally, the project’s lawyer and paralegal are available 24/7 to provide telephone and in-person consultations to victims of gender-based violence within the target population.

Results of the Project:

• 38 individuals utilized the temporary housing service throughout the year.
• Legal advice was provided to 52 individuals.