ARAS
Asociația Română Anti-SIDA
București, Romania
About
Founded in 1992, ARAS is a non-governmental organisation based in București, Romania working on health, addiction, human rights +1 more.
ARAS (Asociația Română Anti-SIDA) is a non-profit non-governmental organisation registered in Bucharest in 1992 and recognised as being of public utility. It works on HIV, hepatitis B and C and sexually transmitted infection prevention, harm reduction for people who use drugs, and support for people living with HIV and their families. Its services include rapid HIV, hepatitis and syphilis testing, a national HIV helpline, social and psychological counselling, referrals, needle exchange and PrEP provision, alongside youth education in schools and campaigns led largely by volunteers. ARAS also advocates for policy reform and the rights of vulnerable groups, and it operates across Romania from Bucharest and several regional branches. Its work is funded by individual and corporate donations, including redirection of a share of income tax, and by grants from national and international partners.
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PrEPpoint ARAS București
Health · Romania
Free PrEP provision, monitoring and information for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and trans people, developed with INBI Prof. Dr. Matei Balș.
Checkpoint ARAS
Health · Romania
Free, anonymous rapid HIV, hepatitis B and C and syphilis testing with pre- and post-test counselling, and free condoms and lubricant.
SIDA Helpline
Health · Romania
Free, confidential and anonymous telephone line providing HIV information, counselling and emotional support, operating since 1993.
Programul de reducere a riscurilor
Addiction · Romania
Harm reduction services for people who use drugs, including needle exchange, safe disposal of used syringes, social counselling and referrals, delivered through community centres and a mobile unit.
ARAS ARDOR
Addiction · Romania
Street intervention service, licensed as a social service, for homeless people, people with addictions, people involved in sex work and other vulnerable groups.
NO HARM Alianța Națională pentru Reducerea Riscurilor
Addiction · Romania
National project to build a coherent harm reduction policy in Romania, in community and prison settings, through capacity building, anti-stigma work and a national alliance of stakeholders.
Proiectul Numelor
Health · Romania
Youth-focused HIV/AIDS awareness activity carried out by volunteers.
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Romanian Angel Appeal Foundation, National Union of Organizations of People Living with HIV/AIDS, CONTACT Stiftung für Suchthilfe, INBI Prof. Dr. Matei Balș, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Sidaction, UNICEF, Media PRO
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