Preventing HIV among Most at Risk Populations
From 2012 to 2015, ASUTA implemented the Rapid Funding Envelope for HIV/AIDS project, managed by Deloitte Consulting Ltd, in Bagamoyo district. The main objective was to prevent the rapid increase of HIV/AIDS infection within Bagamoyo communities by creating comprehensive HIV/AIDS preventive measures targeting Most at Risk Populations (MARPS).
The initiative focused on addressing the unique vulnerabilities and risk factors that made certain populations more susceptible to HIV infection, implementing targeted interventions that addressed both individual behaviours and structural drivers of risk.
Key achievements
Income Generating Activities
Formed and trained 22 IGA groups with 17 people each — sustainable livelihood opportunities for 374 MARPS.
Life skills training
Comprehensive life-skills training empowering MARPS with knowledge and abilities for better decision-making and risk reduction.
Entrepreneurship development
Trained participants in entrepreneurship skills, fostering economic independence and reducing HIV vulnerability.
Implementation approaches
Social Behavioral Change
Targeting individual knowledge, attitudes and behaviors to promote HIV prevention practices.
Structural Intervention
Addressing environmental and policy factors that influence HIV risk and access to services.
Biomedical Intervention
Medical and clinical approaches to HIV prevention and treatment.