Transgender People (TGP)
Purpose
- Reduce HIV Incidence among TGP through targeted case finding, HIV self-testing, and linkage to same-day ART and PrEP initiation.
- Expand Access to HIV Prevention and Treatment Services via peer-led outreach, DICs, mobile services, and differentiated service delivery models.
- Improve Uptake and Adherence to Biomedical Interventions such as PrEP, ART, STI, TB screening and treatment, and viral load monitoring.
- Provide gender affirming services by service providers, and train local CBOs and CSOs on GAHC.
- Facilitate completion of a bespoke TGP journey program for TGW and TGM.
- Promote Psychosocial Wellbeing and Adherence through structured peer navigation, mental health support, and risk-reduction counselling.
- Address Stigma, Discrimination, and Rights Violations by strengthening human rights advocacy, reporting mechanisms, and sensitization of healthcare providers.
- Reach Hidden and Underserved TGP using tailored outreach and digital engagement strategies.
- Strengthen Health System Responsiveness by building the capacity of health facilities to deliver TGP-competent services through staff training and mentorship.
- Support Community Empowerment and Monitoring (CEM) by funding TGP-led organizations and supporting safe spaces, community dialogues, and feedback loops.
Scope of Work
1. HIV prevention communication, information and demand creation for TG people
2. Condom and lubricant programming for TG people
3. Pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis for TG people
4. Community empowerment for TG people
5. SRHS, including STIs, hepatitis, post-violence care for MSM
6. Removing human rights-related barriers to prevention for TG people