Post on 04-Jan-2016
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What is Marsa ?
Marsa is the Arabic word for Anchor /Anchorage / Dockyard defined as a safe place where ships dock for supplies before going out at sea again.
Why was Marsa created?
• Stigma (LGBTQ, single sexually active women)• Discrimination (LGBTQ, single
sexually active women)• No access to SRHR
Marsa aims at:
Providing Sexual Health Services:
In a secure environment Privately Confidentially Anonymously At Subsidized prices.
Who can benefit from Marsa’s Services?
AnyoneYoung peopleSingle womenMarginalized groupsPeople Living with HIV and other sexually
transmitted infections (STI)
Marsa’s Services
Free Testing for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Medical consultations for Sexually Transmitted Infections
PAP smear
Referral to laboratory testing for sexually transmitted
infections
Counseling Services
Free psychological counseling for People Living With HIV
Free social counseling and follow up
Free dietetic counseling for people living with HIV
Other Services:
Marsa offers sexual heath and safer sex awareness sessions
Challenges:
Lack of awareness concerning sexual health Public health Mental health
Solution:
Provide sexual awareness especially among the youth.
Financial challenges:
Lack of funds
Solution:
Fundraising events Donations online and at the center
Clients Access Challenge:
No increase in the number of women at Marsa
Solution:
Initiating the Reproductive Health for Women Program
Clients Access Challenge:
Limited resources and services for Transgender clients
Solution:
Initiating specialized Program for Transgender health (providing a transition guide [Medical & Legal/policy]; Oct 2014)
Achievements to Date:
Building trust among community Increasing number of returning clientsEvidence by clients satisfaction surveyOver 4,000 services provided for 2,500
clients