EVA Association

Coverage: Russia

Type: Umbrella organisation/association 

Description:

EVA Association is the first non-governmental network organization in Russian that was established to protect women who are affected by the HIV epidemic and other socially significant diseases. EVA Association ’s mission is to improve the quality of life of women who live with socially significant diseases.

The organization was founded in 2010 by experienced activists, the majority of whom have been working in the field of improving the access for women living with HIV to medical and social services for over 10 years. Currently EVA Association unites activists from 27 Russian regions.

For whom E.V.A. works

For non-profit organizations

We support service organizations in the regions, provide information and services, established and proven practices for working with risk groups, organize the exchange of experience

For activists working in the field of Public Health

We organize the exchange of experience, help and support our participants from all cities and regions, hold meetings and seminars.

For women and children living with HIV and other socially significant diseases, their relatives and loved ones

Directions of work

• Improving access to health and social services
• Reducing stigma and discrimination
• Capacity building of members of the Association.