How We Work
The project combines outreach services, digital technologies, and comprehensive support to improve access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care.
Outreach workers help people from key population’s access information, HIV testing, and appropriate medical care.
Web outreach through social media, Telegram groups, thematic chats, and online platforms enables the project to engage with people in a convenient, confidential, and accessible environment.
When needed, individuals receive support with HIV testing, referrals to healthcare facilities, and psychosocial and legal counseling.
Digital Solutions
The project is expanding digital engagement channels with target populations, as well as electronic tracking tools and digital information resources.
To expand access to HIV self-testing, the project has established a partnership with Yandex and developed a video guide explaining how to order an HIV self-test through hivtest.uz.
OUR RESULTS
For the period of project implementation from September 2025 to July 2026:
556 people were reached through outreach activities;
1,104 people received counseling;
184 people were tested for HIV, including 4 who tested positive;
52 people were referred for medical care;
50 people received psychological and/or legal support.
The project also strengthens collaboration between NGOs and healthcare institutions and advances digital mechanisms for service delivery and data tracking.
This coordinated approach helps establish a clear continuum of care — from initial contact and HIV testing to treatment and ongoing support.
Our goal is not only to help people learn their HIV status, but also to ensure a timely transition from testing to medical care, treatment, and ongoing support.
Financial support: ICAP Kazakhstan
Partners: ICAP, the Republican AIDS Center, the Samarkand Regional AIDS Center, and other partners.
Targets 95–95–95
The project contributes to achieving three key targets:
• 95% of people living with HIV know their HIV status;
• 95% of people diagnosed with HIV initiate ART within 7 days of diagnosis;
• 95% of people receiving ART achieve viral suppression.
Since August 2025, a project has been implemented in Samarkand Region to strengthen HIV prevention and control, expand access to HIV testing, and support timely treatment initiation.
At the heart of the project is the individual and their continuum of care — from HIV testing and diagnosis to treatment initiation, viral suppression, and access to the support they need.
Particular attention is given to people living with HIV, key populations, and efforts to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination.