Project Title: Rainbow Refugee – Empowering LGBTQ Migrants in Georgia Affected by War and Conflicts

Donor: ECOM – Eurasian Coalition for Health, Rights, Gender, and Sexuality Diversity

Project Status: Ongoing

Project Period: October 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024

Planned Project Budget: 20000 Euro

The goal of the project is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of internally displaced migrants, as well as members of the MSM and trans* communities impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the region.

Services available within the project include case management, funding for gender-affirming services (hormonal therapy), HIV therapy funding for HIV-positive MSM and trans individuals (including doctor consultations and funding for medical examinations), and STD treatment.

Activities:

Community meetings

Researching the needs of MSM and trans migrants

Developing recommendations for the “New HIV/AIDS Strategy of Georgia”

Results of the Project: (Ongoing)

• Community meetings were conducted, with participation from up to 30 trans and MSM migrants.
• A social worker managed 13 cases for MSM and trans migrants, providing access to gender-affirming healthcare for 11 beneficiaries, access to ARV therapy for 2 beneficiaries, and participation in a PrEP program for 1 beneficiary.