Husika
The goal of Husika is to develop and implement behaviour change communications with the objective of reducing risky sexual behaviours and further lowering HIV/AIDS prevalence rates. The prime contractor is PSI.
Former pilot projects, such as the hair salon initiative (Jipende! Centres for Women's Health) and sex worker outreach (Jipende Grants Program) will also be reactivated, strengthened and scaled up under Husika.
Project Summary
Intervention area (s): HIV/AIDS prevention
Objectives: Reduce risky sexual behaviour and HIV prevalence
Donor: United States Agency for International Development
Prime partner: Population Service International
Geographic focus: Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Mara, Mbeya, Mwanza, Shinyanga and Tabora
Target market/audience: Most at risk populations
Activities: Develop and implement behaviour change communications and outreach activities
Timeframe: Through July 2015
