Work group #2

Community based services and information

Main results of the group work

• The consolidating dialog between major implementers of the prevention and care and support programs (Network of PLHA, Coalition of AIDS service organizations, Ukrainian Harm Reduction Network, Regional NGOs, Clubs and Community centers)

• Principal agreement was reached on the number of key issues

Key issues agreed

• All clients have to be granted access to the package of services including care & support, prevention, information and advocacy

• The minimum package of services should be available in most regions affected by the epidemic and especially in those where treatment will be started

Key issues agreed (cont.)

• Comprehensive package of services should be available in the regions heavily affected, where minimal package is already presented and there is a need to introduce new services to increase coverage and provide more intensive interventions

• The budget should be based on current client needs (epidemiological situation and number of clients), previous performance and capacity to continue and expand programs

Main objective and expected results

Objective: Vulnerable groups have increased access to the good quality services and information on prevention, care and support at the community level

Expected results• Adequate sets of interventions at the regional level are

designed• Community based services and information quality is

improved, new services introduced, coverage increased• National and regional environment for CBSI is improved• Civic society capacity for community based response to

the epidemic is strengthened

Main targets

Indicator BSLN Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

IDUs reached by prevention services 10 612 74956 95 433 115 910

Number of sex workers reached withprevention services

1 068 7 580 8 040 8 500

Number of MSM reached with HIVprevention services

0 3000 3800 4600

Prisoners reached with preventionservices

600 12 732 15647 18 562

Number of Behavioral ChangeCommunication materials disseminated (incl. materials developed by field level service providers)

0 900 000 1 250 000 1 500 000

Number of People Living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) provided with comprehensive care and support services

269 5400 5800 6 200

Main budget assumptions

• Total budget: Year 3 = $ 7 161 206• Total for three years = $ 21 438 694• Out of all budget – service package – 82%

– Out of service package 81% is minimal service package

• Out of all budget – capacity building – 13%• Out of all budget – policy environment building –

5%