Welcom to AIDS Jagruthi Mahila Sangha
AIDS Jagruthi Mahila Sangha
AIDS Jagruthi Mahila Sangha : Women Empowerment
Jagruthi, meaning “Awareness” in Kannada, operates across five talukas and 368 villages in Bijapur district,collaborating with various local NGOs. The project supports Women in Sex Work (WSW), their regular partners, and clients through community driven initiatives led by peer educators from the sex worker community and change agents like auto drivers and lodge boys. Jagruthi plays a vital role in empowering women in sex work by fostering a safer environment that enables them to take greater control of their lives and well-being.
Vision
Mission
The goal is to create a stigma-free and discrimination-free environment for women in sex work in Bijapur district, enabling
them to lead lives of dignity and fully enjoy their entitled civil rights.
- Strengthen prevention measures against HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections among women in sex work.
- Facilitate access to care and support for women living with HIV.
- Develop credit facilities to empower women financially.
- Educate women about their legal rights and assist them in accessing justice through the courts.
Major components of TI project typically include:
Outreach Services
Connecting with communities to share resources, promote health awareness, and support access to essential care.
Behavioural Change Communication (BCC)
Encouraging positive lifestyle changes through tailored messaging, education, and community engagement.
Health Services
Offering STI screening and treatment, HIV testing, counselling, and referral to anti-retroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-positive individuals.
Community Mobilization
Strengthening community-based organizations (CBOs) and involving the target groups in project planning, implementation, and
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