Mityana
Uganda
ayahuganda@gmail.com
+256704522433
Services provided by AYAH Organization for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants living with HIV:
1. HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT): Confidential and culturally sensitive HCT services, including pre-test counseling, testing, and post-test counseling.
2. Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): Access to ART services, including initiation, monitoring, and adherence support.
3. Psychological Support: Individual and group counseling sessions to address mental health concerns, trauma, and stress related to migration and HIV status.
4. Peer Support Groups: Safe spaces for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants living with HIV to share experiences, receive support, and connect with peers.
5. Refugee-Specific Case Management: Holistic case management services addressing unique challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, including language barriers, cultural differences, and limited access to resources.
6. *Cultural Mediation*: Trained cultural mediators facilitate communication between healthcare providers and clients, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
7. *Linkages to Social Services*: Connections to essential services, such as food, shelter, and legal assistance, to support overall well-being.
8. *HIV Prevention and Education*: Targeted HIV prevention programs, including condom distribution, HIV education, and risk reduction strategies.
9. *Collaboration with Refugee Settlement Health Facilities*: Partnerships with local health facilities to ensure seamless referrals and comprehensive care.
10. *Advocacy and Support*: Advocacy for policy changes and support to address systemic barriers affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants living with HIV.
These services are tailored to address the unique challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants living with HIV, ensuring equitable access to comprehensive care and support.
- Access to healthcare/treatment
- Information, education