The project is implemented in Tirunelveli Corporation, Palayamkottai and Maanur blocks of Tirunelveli district

Goal 

To bring down the incidence of STD/HIV/AIDS among the In-Migrants through comprehensive intervention by innovative and multi-pronged approach for enhancing the states’ response to halt and reverse the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Objectives

• To prevent STI/ HIV/ AIDS among the Migrants by increasing their knowledge on safe sexual practices.
• To promote usage of condoms among the target population and high risk groups.
• To identify, refer and counsel STD cases among the target population.
• To generate demand for Counseling and Testing Centres, ART and other health services.
• To establish Drop-in-Centres to cater to the comprehensive needs of the target population.
• To network with other TI and care programmes.
• To conduct advocacy and lobbying activities.
• To create an enabling environment in the target area by mobilizing community participation in the project.
• To leverage resources through strategic partnerships with Government and private sectors.
• To evolve transition plan from NGO to CBO in a phased manner.

Project Strategies

• BCC
• Peer Education
• STD Treatment
• Increasing condom usage
• Creating conducive environment
• Organising the key stakeholders
• Improving counselling and testing facilities
• Strengthening the prevention, care and support