Overview

The Indian Institute of Youth Welfare (IIYW) has long been committed to addressing public health challenges through its HIV/AIDS & Sanitation Center. Focused on prevention, awareness, and treatment support, our programs reach some of the most marginalized and high-risk communities including female sex workers, slum dwellers, and low-income families.

Simultaneously, IIYW promotes sanitation and hygiene practices through infrastructure development, behavior change campaigns, and gender-sensitive interventions, ensuring holistic well-being and dignity for all.

Key Programs and Activities

HIV/AIDS Prevention & Care

• One-to-one and group counseling sessions

• Condom distribution and STI awareness campaigns

• Referral services to ICTC, ART, and DOTS centers

• Community events and awareness workshops on safe practices

• Collaboration with healthcare providers for complete treatment support

Community Sanitation Projects

• Construction of DEWATS (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems) plants

• Slum sanitation programs supported by BORDA-BMZ Germany

• Community-based sanitation infrastructure and behavior change training

• Sanitation workshops in urban and semi-urban localities

Menstrual and Personal Hygiene Education

• School-level awareness sessions for adolescent girls

• Distribution of hygiene kits and training in menstrual health management

• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs in schools and community centers

Impact

• Over 15,000+ individuals sensitized through sanitation and health programs

• DEWATS plants constructed in Nagpur and Kolhapur, improving sanitation access

• 20+ seminars conducted for Urban Local Bodies to promote sanitation innovations

• HIV/AIDS awareness activities conducted in 6 villages, directly impacting high-risk groups

Facilities & Partnerships

• Fully trained field staff and counselors

• Strong partnerships with BORDA Germany and government health departments

• Collaborative efforts with PHCs, hospitals, and district authorities