Association Center for Youth Empowerment of people living with HIV and AIDS 'AS' (hereinafter referred to AS) is a non-profit association founded for an indefinite period of time to achieve the objectives in the provision of psychosocial support and protection of the rights of people living with HIV and AIDS.
AS Center
was founded in 2009 and legally established 2010th and managed by 56 young people with HIV infection or AIDS and 21 young healthy people, and as such, we have a unique association in Serbia, which contributes to democracy, the rule of law and build a unified support system through the active participation of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the process adoption, approval and implementation of decisions and policies in all areas and at all levels of management.
Our vision is to AS Center and persons with HIV infection or AIDS, active dedicated and responsible part in the contemporary social trends, enjoy all the rights of full capacity, without stigma and discrimination and therefore have an efficient support of the community.
Our mission is to Empower youth people living with HIV and AIDS, promotion of Pozitive prevention, healthy lifestyles and the protection of fundamental human rights in line with the Serbian, European and international legislation, through scientific research and professional rights and status of persons with HIV infection or AIDS, educating the public, professionals, parents and young people and raising awareness about human rights.
The purpose of our existence is to raise public awareness about sexual and reproductive health, human rights, health security, the prevention and suppression of corruption, violence, stigma, discrimination, torture, sexually transmitted infections and HIV in society. Exchanging personal experiences with young people and informing the public of the social position of people with HIV, leading to the National Strategy for HIV and AIDS of the Republic of Serbia (2011-2015), and GIPA principle (Greater Involvement of People with HIV/AIDS).
AS Center promotes solidarity, motivate and encourage the community, people with HIV, their families, friends, people who are affected by prejudice and increased risk for HIV infection, to join forces to build healthy lifestyles, tolerance and equality, to provide respect for human rights and freedoms, to create a tolerant environment in which to accept and appreciate diversity and to provide high quality and universal access to social, legal and health protection.
Main topics and activities are primarily aimed at re-socialization and people living with HIV, to actively participate in addressing the challenges they face every day, to explore the causes of the violation of their rights to make comments and suggestions and take coordinated actions to remedy these problems by insurance substantiated evidence of human rights violations to the competent institutions are unable or is their responsibility to solve these problems. Joint planning and actions, we encourage each other to activism, volunteerism and encourages team work with a creative and artistic expression by emphasizing our own preferences, resources and talents. Everyday working together that can meet our needs, enables us to develop programs and implement them in accordance with their interests.
Services AS Centre include organizing psychosocial support and counseling, Internship program, self-help groups, legal advice support, home and Hospital visits, practical help and support, training to improve life skills, discussions, debates, round tables, theater and creative workshops, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, members birthdays, get-togethers, trips, sports activities, services for the most vulnerable, lodging, food.
Visibility on the internet social networks: Web site, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Google+, Linkedin,
Blogger.
Main target group are people with HIV/AIDS/STI/HCV/TB, MSM, LGBTI, IDU, SW, TG, health care and social welfare workers.
Geographical coverage of activities is Republic Serbia, region of Western Balkan, EU,...
