Experience exchange between HIV Norge and #HelpNowHUB Foundation, as part of #BalticHUB activities

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Experience exchange between HIV Norge and #HelpNowHUB Foundation, as part of #BalticHUB activities

Visit to Norway. As part of the emerging collaboration resulting from the #BalticHUB StudyVisit and knowledge exchange between HIV Norge and the #HelpNowHUB Foundation, a personal meeting and a support group for Ukrainian women living with HIV in Norway were planned and conducted.

Despite the challenges in planning and  organizing the meeting, organizers faced difficulties in the women’s attendance (distance, lack of childcare for various age groups, health-related challenges). This issue also arises in organizing meetings for migrant women in other host countries.

However, despite the challenges, The meeting took place in a very warm, confidential, safe and close atmosphere at the HivNorge office.

Women were able to share their experiences, receive long-awaited support from their peers, discuss relevant topics, requests, and plans for the future. The next meeting is preliminarily scheduled for the end of February or March, with the participation of an infectious disease doctor.

Worth to mention that the collaboration between two organisations started before the meeting, thanks to #BalticHub. Organisations together have worked for  collaborative support and case management for a concrete Ukrainian refugee women living with HIV, who sought help directly from Poland. Hanna Ariabinska, with the support of Guro Sorensen have provided necessary assistance and support in transferring the case to another municipality for closer access to the clinic.

During the meeting in Oslo, the discussion of requests from HIV-positive men for joint meetings was also conducted. After surveying the women, consideration of the possibility of joint meetings was included in the near plans. After group discussions, a decision was made to share information about a closed Telegram chat of HelpNowHub Foundation for everyone worldwide. The group is used for communication and an informational chat for community representatives, as well as adding new participants from Norway.

In addition to chat support, the #HelpNowHUB Foundation together with HivNorge are ready to provide psychological support and online counseling from a Ukrainian and russian-speaking psychologist for people living with HIV from Norway (5 individual sessions per client) until the end of March, 2024.

Norway impresses with the beauty of nature and its readiness to help people living with HIV and key populations, as well as war refugees from Ukraine.

Meeting of two organizations Convictus and EHPV

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On December 15, a joint event was held in Tallinn on the topic “NGO Partnership: the impact of pandemics and the new reality” between two organizations within the framework of the partnership of Convictus Eesti and the Estonian Network of HIV-Positive People.

The purpose of the meeting was to promote the participation and involvement of non-governmental organizations in processes related to the exchange of promising sustainable practices and best practices, accelerating progress in program implementation and overcoming the consequences of pandemics.

Today at the Children’s Home Center there was a meeting of two organizations Convictus and EHPV 🤝 We talked about our areas of work, stigmatization in society and how we can help each other!

It was a very productive and warm meeting🤗

We hope for further cooperation, because together we can do more💪🏻

Discover your HIV status conveniently and confidentially

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Discover your HIV status conveniently and confidentially. Now offering home delivery for HIV self-testing kits. Simply place an order, and we’ll deliver everything you need, including the test, instructions, and discreet packaging. Take care of your health safely and easily from the comfort of your home. Order your test now.

+372 57816023 or  +372 5870 6070

On December 8th, Xbaar hosted its monthly HIV prevention campaign!

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On December 8th, Xbaar hosted its monthly HIV prevention campaign! 🌟 Everyone interested received free HIV tests, condoms, and lubricants. Additionally, consultations on sexual health were provided. Take care of yourself! 💙

#EHPV #MSM_Checkpoint_EHPV #Xbaar

In honor of World AIDS Day, our team organized engaging events

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In honor of World AIDS Day, our team organized engaging events at the Q-space film festival and also at  Xbaar, and HelloBar ! 

On this special day, we not only enjoyed cultural activities but also paid close attention to health care. By distributing free self-testing kits, we provided everyone with the opportunity to check their health with ease and confidentiality. 

Recognizing the importance of HIV prevention, our team focused on safe practices, distributing condoms and lubricants, emphasizing the significance of taking care of our own and our loved ones’ health. 

Let’s continue to raise awareness and care for each other!

#EHPV #MSM_Checkpoint_EHPV #Xbaar #HelloBar #Q-space

Press: “The Path to End AIDS.” LET COMMUNITIES LEAD – WORLD AIDS DAY 2023

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“The Path to End AIDS.”

LET COMMUNITIES LEAD – WORLD AIDS DAY 2023

 

The world can end AIDS if communities lead the way. Organizations of communities living with, at risk of, or affected by HIV are on the front lines of the HIV response. Communities connect people to person-centered public health services, build trust, innovate, monitor the implementation of policies and services, and hold providers accountable.

But communities are constrained in their leadership.

Lack of funding, policy and regulatory obstacles, capacity constraints, and repression against civil society and the human rights of marginalized communities are hampering progress in HIV prevention and treatment services around the world.

If these barriers are removed, community-led organizations can give even greater impetus to the global HIV response, driving progress towards ending AIDS.

 

This World AIDS Day, says the Estonian Network of PLHIV, which annually organizes World AIDS Day events across the country, is more than just a celebration of community achievements; It is a call to action to empower and support communities in their leadership roles.

World AIDS Day 2023 will highlight the need to unleash the full potential of community leadership and end AIDS:

Community leadership should be mainstreamed in all HIV plans and programmes, as well as in their formulation, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. “Nothing about us without us.”

Community leadership roles must be fully and reliably funded to ensure the necessary expansion, and properly supported and rewarded. “Not ending AIDS is more costly than ending it.”

 

Barriers to community leadership need to be removed. Advancing the global response to HIV requires an enabling regulatory environment that facilitates the role of communities in the provision of HIV services, provides space for civil society, and protects the human rights of all, including marginalized communities. “Remove laws that harm, create laws that empower.”

 

Communities celebrate World AIDS Day, and around the world shape events and tailor detailed appeals to their specific needs.

Through photos and videos shared on social media, people will be able to witness a kaleidoscope of events, be inspired by determination and hope, and hear community calls to action.

 

The images are also similar and resonate with important changes, including the goal of emphasizing the leadership role of communities: the perspective has changed from looking at people from above to looking at them from the bottom up, and much more.

Because change is not about the moment, but about the movement, the message of “Let Communities Lead” will not just happen overnight.

“The end of AIDS is possible, it is within our power.”

On December 1, we invite you to the candle-lighting ceremony.

In Tallinn— in front of the Superministry (Suur-America 1), at 17:00.

 In Narva— in front of the City Government building (Pietri plats 5, Narva), at 12:00.

In Tartu— at the Pirogov Monument (on the green square behind the Town Hall) at 18:30.

In Jõhvi— in front of the City Government building (Jõhvi square), at 13:00.

In Pärnu— ……………at 12:00.

 We are celebrating World AIDS Day. It is important for us that HIV treatment was accessible for everyone, that the lives of all HIV-positive individuals were full, and that everyone in Estonia knew his HIV status.

Dear friends and colleagues! I On December 1, we invite you to the candle-lighting ceremony.

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Dear friends and colleagues!

On December 1, we invite you to the candle-lighting ceremony.

In Tallinn— in front of the Superministry (Suur-America 1), at 17:00.

 In Narva— in front of the City Government building (Pietri plats 5, Narva), at 12:00.

In Tartu— at the Pirogov Monument (on the green square behind the Town Hall) at 18:30.

In Jõhvi— in front of the City Government building (Jõhvi square), at 13:00.

In Pärnu— ……………at 12:00.

 We are celebrating World AIDS Day. It is important for us that HIV treatment was accessible for everyone, that the lives of all HIV-positive individuals were full, and that everyone in Estonia knew his HIV status.

 

The anniversary November #EuroTestWeek 2023 ends today!

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The anniversary November #EuroTestWeek 2023 ends today!

🤝Thank you for participating in the campaign and sharing your inspiring activities this week.

Together we can help to #TestTreatPrevent HIV, viral hepatitis & STIs in Europe.

During the European Testing Week, two significant events took place: an informative lecture on HIV and a film screening titled “And the Band Played On”.

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During the European Testing Week, two significant events took place: an informative lecture on HIV and a film screening titled “And the Band Played On”. These events immersed our guests in the topic of the virus, addressing crucial issues related to awareness, health, human rights, and more.

It is essential to note that HIV testing was conducted at Niine 2 from Monday to Wednesday, and at the EHPV office throughout the entire week. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of EHPV and the European Testing Week, we continue to strive for easy access to testing.

#EuroTestWeek #TestTreatPrevent #EHPV #MSM_Checkpoint_EHPV

The Estonian Network of People Living with HIV Marks 10 Successful Years of Participation in European Testing Week!

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The Estonian Network of People Living with HIV Marks 10 Successful Years of Participation in European Testing Week!

Tallinn, [20.11-27.11.2023]

The Estonian Network of People Living with HIV (EHPV) proudly celebrates its decade-long commitment to European Testing Week. As part of this extensive campaign, everyone interested is invited to undergo free HIV testing, available during regular working hours at EHPV centers across the country.

This initiative aims to emphasize the importance of preventive testing and create convenient conditions for those wishing to take charge of their health.

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of EHPV and European Testing Week, we continue to strive for easy access to testing for all Estonian citizens. We invite everyone to participate in this initiative and contribute to public health.

For additional information and testing consultations, please visit our website [ehpv.ee] or contact us at [+372 5870 6070].

Together, we take a step towards self-care and health!

About the Estonian Network of People Living with HIV (EHPV):

EHPV is a union of People Living with HIV organizations. We provide HIV testing, counseling, and support services, contributing to the creation of a healthier society.

Press Contact:

Latsin Aliyev

+372 5870 6070

latsin.alijev@ehpv.ee