Aide et Action - HIV - AIDS and Health

Situation
	India is one of the countries with highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS infection
	Although the overall prevalence remains low, some states experience a generalized epidemic with the virus transmitted from high risk groups in to the general population
	Statistical data shows that India has 5.134 million people with HIV infection.
	The epidemic is fast moving from urban to rural areas and from high risk groups to general population.
	Over 4% of those affected are children below 14 years.
	The efforts of the government and initiatives by the NGOs are addressing not only prevention in terms of awareness but also care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families

AeA Approaches
	Efforts towards sensitization and prevention of HIV infections among high risk as well as general population
	Work with district as a unit to create cost effective and demonstrative models of service delivery in coordination with other stakeholders
	School based HIV/AIDS and health awareness programs in all the existing projects
	Support to partner NGOs to work with government and undertake HIV/AIDS related awareness and support interventions among communities
	Promotion of community based health systems in all field projects
	Engagement in policy advocacy on issues related to school health and HIV/AIDS awareness in schools

Key Interventions
	AeA has been working to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS through its partner NGOs. The projects include condom promotion programs, peer counseling and running STD clinics, HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns in schools and among youth and communities
	Supports partner NGOs in implementing HIV/AIDS programs targeting Men having Sex with Men (MSM) and Commercial Sex Workers (CSW).
	Reaches out to the total population of 9 districts across India through UNDP NACO Link Worker Scheme that provides an array of BCC services.
	Capacity enhancement initiatives for development professionals on issues related HIV/AIDS