HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control
Pro Pride has led community- and media-based interventions from 1996 through December 2018, combating HIV transmission, stigma, and improving care for affected populations across Ethiopia.
Since 2009, Pro Pride has implemented comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs across Ethiopia—engaging vulnerable populations through community-driven peer networks and medical services. From the TransACTION Program targeting at-risk communities in Oromia and Dire Dawa, to the MULU/MARPs initiative reaching over 10,000 individuals annually in major regions, and the accelerated 2018 MULU Key Populations project that trained 684 peer educators and reached more than 27,000 people,
Program Components & Timeline
TransACTION Program (2009–2014)
- Location: Dire Dawa City and 11 towns in East & West Hararge Zones, Oromia
- Partners: Save the Children USA; funded by USAID
- Activities: Structured peer-led HIV education, linked with clinical HIV Counseling & Testing (HCT) and STI services
MULU/MARPs Combination Prevention (Nov 2012–Jan 2018)
- Coverage: Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Oromia, Afar, Somali, Harari
- Target: Female sex workers (FSWs) and their clients (“Most at Risk Populations”)
- Services: Peer education, biomedical services via 7 Drop-in Centers (DICs) — later upgraded 3 for on-site treatment
- Reach: Over 10,000 individuals per year accessed HCT & STI services; also distributed 3+ million condoms annually
MULU Key & Priority Population Program (Feb–Nov 2018)
- Target Groups: AGYW (Adolescent Girls & Young Women), FSWs, factory workers (“worksite” populations)
- Leadership: Implemented with PSI and USAID support across Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Metehara, Wolenchity, and Jigjiga
- Impact (Feb–Nov ’18):
- Trained 684 peer educators
- Reached 27,589 individuals via peer education
- Provided clinical services to 21,143 individuals
- Formed 23 savings groups serving 247 target members
annual beneficiaries obtained HIV counseling, testing, and STI treatment.
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individuals reached through peer education over 2018 alone.
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linical clients served with integrated prevention and care.
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trained peer educators, reaching through outreach and DIC services.
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Approach & Strategic Focus
- Community Mobilization & Peer Networks: Engaged high-risk communities (FSWs, youth, factory workers) using trusted peer educators.
- Drop-in Centers (DICs): Seven strategically located DICs provided confidential biomedical care, support, and referrals.
- Holistic & Integrated Model: Services extended beyond testing to include STI treatment, counseling, structural support (e.g., peer savings groups, GBV referral linkages), and condom distribution.
- National Alignment: Programs contributed toward Ethiopia’s achievement of the UNAIDS 90‑90‑90 goals by strengthening both prevention and care channels.
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Email: info@propride.org
Phone: +251 11 663 0144 | +251 91 120 0602
Address: Sister NGOs Building, Yeka Sub‑city, Woreda 9 (near Athletics Federation), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Branches:
– Dire Dawa: Kezira, Kebele 03 – Tel: +251 25 112 5143
– Addis Ababa: Lideta Sub‑City,