Link Worker Scheme

Link Worker Scheme (LWS) aims at reaching out to High Risk Groups (HRGs) & vulnerable (at risk) population in rural areas with information, knowledge, skills for HIV /STI prevention & risk reduction.

LWS is being implemented in 8 districts of Mizoram through district implementing agencies (NGOs) at district level. DAPCU is the nodal agency at district level for providing support & monitoring programme implementation.

Ferrando Integrated Women Development Centre implements the scheme in two district, viz., Aizawl and Lunglei covering more than 150 rural areas.

SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER LWS

– Advocacy with stakeholders
– Community Outreach, mobilization & establishing linkages with HIV services
– Formation of condom depots, increasing availability & usage of condoms
– Creating enabling environment for PLHAs & their families

TARGET GROUPS

High Risk Groups

• Female sex workers (FSW)
• Male having sex with male (MSM)
• Intravenous Drug Users (IDU)

Vulnerable groups

• Bridge population (Migrants, Truckers)
• clients / spouses / partners of HRG, Bridge population & PLHIVs
• PLHIV
• Youth population