The development of Community Advisory Councils in Tajikistan
April 16, 2019
Newly detected HIV cases in Tajikistan increased by 25% in 2010. Key populations most affected by HIV are
Increased Access to Healthcare Facilities for Pregnant Women who Use Drugs in Kyrgyzstan
April 15, 2019
A total of 8,392 people living with HIV (PLHIV) were registered in the Kyrgyz Republic on 1 July
Pain Relief: Ukraine is on the Way to Legalizing Medical Marijuana
April 15, 2019
Ukraine has taken the path of legalizing medical cannabis. In two months, a petition registered on the Ukrainian parliament’s website has collected 25,000 signatures, which makes it mandatory for MPs to review it.
Daria Alexeeva: “The Majority of Applications to the Emergency Support Fund Come from Russia”
April 11, 2019
Today we are talking with AFEW International’s program manager Daria Alexeeva about the first results of ESF’s work, and what it takes to be awarded the small grant.
AFEW International and Partners Start Implementing a New Project in Russia and Kyrgyzstan
April 4, 2019
Starting from January 2019, AFEW International began to implement the project St. Petersburg and Bishkek – Key Populations and HIV & TB Prevention Priorities funded through the Aidsfonds under the PITCH. The project covers key populations and HIV and tuberculosis prevention priorities in St. Petersburg, Russia and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
UPDATED: Call for Applications for the Emergency Support Fund for Key Populations in EECA
April 4, 2019
AFEW International and Aidsfonds are reminding about their call for applications for emergency grants in the framework of the Emergency Support Fund for Key Populations. The application conditions have been slightly changed.
AFEW Creates Space for Public Health Within EU-Russia Civil Society Forum
March 28, 2019
AFEW International initiates the Working Group (WG) on Public and Inclusive Health within the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum. AFEW felt the need of introducing a completely new topic to the Forum after participating in various General Assembly meetings of the Forum.
AFEW-Kyrgyzstan Opened a Youth Centre in Bishkek
March 26, 2019
Last year, with the support of the Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP), AFEW-Kyrgyzstan conducted a study on the prevalence of psychoactive substances usage among adolescents in Kyrgyzstan. The data obtained showed that it was time to begin working on prevention. Thus, a youth centre appeared.
AFEW Educated Dutch Audience on Health in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
March 25, 2019
AFEW International’s program manager Daria Alexeeva recently took part in the unofficial lunch with the mayor of the
AFEW-Kyrgyzstan Opens a Social Beauty Salon in Bishkek
March 21, 2019
Today flowers are in demand among the guests of a new beauty salon called Good Luck. They are doing their best to come in time for the opening ceremony. The salon is located in the city centre, surrounded by popular coffee houses, schools and apartment buildings.