Ongoing Projects

Health Care

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment for Female Sex Workers (FSWs)

(In collaboration with Mumbai District AIDS Control Society, 2003 – Ongoing; Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society, 2016 – Ongoing)

Aditi works with female sex workers at Bhandup and Ulhasnagar. The project was implemented since it’s beginning with the objective to raise the level of awareness of RTI/STD and HIV/AIDS among vulnerable groups of the population; to make the people aware of the services available in the public health system for the management of RTI/STD; to facilitate early detection and prompt treatment to people. More than 2000 FSWs availing these services include Anti-retroviral Therapy (ART) Treatment and management of other opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis.

Additionally, Aditi regularly conducts awareness amongst FSWs concerning various social entitlements and proactively engages with key stakeholders to facilitate their access to ration cards, voter ID cards, PAN cards, and Aadhaar cards, thereby enabling them to avail of various social welfare and protection schemes. So far more than 800 FSWs are getting benefits from these services. Since 2019, Aditi has also been managing a community-based link ART center at Bhandup, with support from MDACS.

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment for Migrants

(In collaboration with Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society – 2012 – Ongoing)

20000 Migrants in Thane are being supported with HIV prevention, treatment, and care services such as HIV testing, STI screening and treatment, condom distribution, and referral and linkages services. The intervention services include behavior change awareness sessions in the form of street plays and film screenings are regularly organized followed by the dissemination of IEC material, involvement of community leaders, and counseling support to high-risk people. These services lead to a reduction in high-risk behavior and the adoption of safe sexual practices.

HIV/ AIDS Awareness Programs for Industrial Workers

(In collaboration with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and Tata Constructions- 2020 – Ongoing)

Considering the fact that migration is considered an important risk factor for HIV infection and spread, Aditi regularly organizes awareness sessions with migrants working in the construction sector at L&T and at Tata Constructions. HIV and STI awareness through various mediums, testing and referrals are key activities under this project.