CASP AVERT PROJECT FOR MIGRANTS
Background :
The ratio of migration is very high in Mumbai and Thane District, which promotes high risk behavior among migrants due to freedom, peer pressure and long separation from their sexual partners. Hence there is a need to work on preventive aspects of HIV/AIDS among migrants. Accordingly we at CASP is being implementing TI Project with migrants in Thane district with support of Avert Society.
Bhayandar (East) is well known industrial area from Thane District where is approximately 1500 small industries are located, and in each industry minimum 3 and maximum 15 migrants are working. These migrants are mainly from UP, Bihar, Orissa & Gujarat and staying alone for job. Hence we consider them as our target called single migrants.
Goal of the Project :
To halt and reverse the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the migrant population and to provide quality services for their sexual health needs in Thane District.
Project Objectives :
- To expand the mapping and enumeration of the Migrant population in 17 sites.
- To increase awareness regarding STI, HIV and AIDS by initiating BCC activities and mobilizing the community.
- To promote (through social marketing) the effective usage of condoms and ensure availability and accessibility of the same among the Migrant population.
- To provide early diagnosis, counseling and treatment/referral to people with STI and HIV.
- To build capacity of staff, various stakeholders and service providers in implementing strategies and sustaining the programs.
- To develop, train, and monitor groups of VPLs from the PTG.
- To create enabling environment through Advocacy & Networking in the project area.
Strategy wise Activities :
Overview of program implemented :
Activities |
Target |
Performance |
| Population Coverage |
8100 |
8407 |
| Regular contacts |
4050 |
4733 |
| STI Referral |
1620 |
1527 |
| Clinic attendance |
8100 |
1138 |
| Condom Distribution |
8100 |
15310 |
| ICTC Referrals |
4860 |
2641 |
ICTC testing |
1620 |
684 |
VDRL |
2025 |
Nil |
Events (Smalls) |
36 |
41 |
Mass events |
2 |
2 |
Enabling Environment through Small & Mass Events :
