PITCH project is supported by AIDS Fonds in Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Indonesia, Vietnam & Ukraine
Aim – Ending AIDS epidemic in countries most affected by HIV; supporting them to transform national HIV responses by strengthening their advocacy skills and capacities and promoting innovative evidence-informed practice
Advocacy – should lead to a more effective response to ensure equal access to SRH services by ALL & leaving no one behind!
HIV is still a major public health threat with HIV prevalence estimated to be:
- 28 times higher among people who inject drugs
- 12 times higher among sex workers
- 60% of new infections among young people are within 15-24 yrs age group
- People in need of HIV services often have poor access to effective treatment and prevention options
The PITCH (Partnership to Inspire, Transform and Connect the HIV Response) seeks to:
- Facilitate equal access to HIV related services for KPs, youth, women and girls groups in Zimbabwe
- Promote SRH Rights for KPs, youth, women, and girls affected by HIV
- Equal and full rights for all KPs, youth, women and girls in Zimbabwe
- Strengthen KP, youth, women, and girls CSOs in HIV and rights advocacy in Zimbabwe
