Celebrating Growth and Recognition: DII Receives Prestigious Award for Outstanding Participation in HIV Clinic Growth.
Introduction: The 20th Anniversary celebrations of AHF-Uganda Cares in Masaka, Uganda on July 15, 2022, marked a momentous occasion for Development Initiatives International (DII). The organization was honored with a prestigious award for its outstanding participation in HIV clinic growth. Terry Ford, AHF Chief of Global Advocacy and Policy, presented the award to Javan, DII’s […]
Market Vendors Malaria Project I (MAVEMAP I) is a project implemented by DII in partnership with the Rotary Club of Mbale Metropolitan in the markets of Mbale.
Market Vendors Malaria Project I (MAVEMAP I) is a project implemented by Development Initiatives International in partnership with the Rotary Club of Mbale Metropolitan in the markets of Mbale central, Bugwere road and Soroti road in Mbale City. The project mainly targets market vendors especially women and mothers who account for 70% of vendors working […]
Treated Mosquito Nets for distribution
DII staff at Secretariat packing Treated Mosquito Nets for distribution to Rotary Malaria Market Vendors Project for targeted sites in the Eastern Part of Uganda.
SHAREM
SHAREM project is implemented in 9 markets that is; Makhani singh, Mbarara Central, Nyamityobola and Rwebikona markets in Mbarara, Main Super market, main market, Kumi Road and Soroti Road markets in Mbale plus Lira main market in Lira. The project builds on eight years of DII’s successful provision of comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in 15 urban […]
MAVAP
Established in 2004, MAVAP is an initiative that addresses HIV/STI sensitization, testing, treatment, care and support needs of market vendors. The project serves a population of 112,700 vendors and 300,000 customers who visit the targeted St. Balikuddembe, Park Yard, Nakawa, Katwe, Nateete, Nakasero, Nakulabye, Kamwokya, Wandegeya, Bugolobi, Kitintale, Nalukolongo, Bwaise, Kansanga and Mukono markets daily.
Sikyoomu
This is a community based organization comprising of market vendors living with HIV/AIDS and AIDS. SIKYOMU has 224 (113M, 111F) members who meet regularly to support each other and engage prevention by positives’ activities. SIKYOOMU Market Vendors Support AIDS Group was started by PLWAs of St. Balikuddembe market in 2005 after attending HIV/AIDS awareness sessions […]