Prerana (Associate CEDPA)
Prerana envisions being a professional development organisation with a high emphasis on program innovation, learning and sharing of approaches and replicating models in community development and participation.
Primary web addresses
http://www.prerana.org
Email
prerana.ngo@vsnl.com
Main Address
J-332, DDA SFS Flats, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-110044
Country
India
Main Telephone
91-11-26941902
Joined OneWorld
05.05.2004
Features
11.12.2007
About a decade ago, as many as 65 percent of prostitutes in the world's largest demarcated red light district -- located in Mumbai, India -- were HIV positive. Now, activist Arupa Shukla is seeing a reduction in the rates of infection as she helps these women empower themselves.
more...Related topics/regions: [India]
Image: Arupa Shukla, Indian HIV activist. © CEDPA / Prerana (Associate CEDPA)
10.12.2007
Diagnosed with HIV at a time when having the disease led to social exclusion, Olayinka Jegede-Ekpe suffered through the stigma and became a spokeswoman for the rights of Nigerians living with the disease.
more...Related topics/regions: [Nigeria]
Image: Olayinka Jegede-Ekpe, a Nigerian HIV activist. © unknown / Prerana (Associate CEDPA)
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