Wednesday 22 February 2012

Central Delhi DAPCU's Efforts for TI Programme Sakhi Milan- Appreciation from Delhi TSU

Excerpts from Delhi TSU report of Sakhi Milan
"The Joint TI -Project, GB Road organized a community event in Dec 2011 titled ‘Sakhi Milan’ creating platform for many sex workers to come out of their brothels and be part of cultural events. This event stands out since it attracted many brothel owners and madams who were not open to participating in organization initiatives till six months ago. Efforts made by TI project in last 6 months brought many unseen faces to participate and endorse the event.The success of this event lies in the fact that there was good coordination between the various facilities in the district.

The day started with a solidarity march led by Peer Educators and Outreach Workers working with GB Road Project which was joined by brothel owners and FSWs from brothels. During the march, the participants raised slogans “Ek Do Teen Char Condom se Karen HIV Pai War." The event included many activities like a play performed by team from PSI, Introduction to female condoms by Ms Seema Sharma from HLFPPT, a quiz organized by ICTC counselor on HIV/STI. The highlight of the event was a ‘Fancy Dress Competition’ for  Peer Educators. One feature that was common among all participants was the message on HIV with every performance (though not planned so). For example, the first prize winner acted as Gabbar of Sholay and she tweaked the dialogues to say – ‘Arey O Sambha – Kitne Virus the’."

What was Central Delhi DAPCU’s Contribution?
The DAPCU was able to get the support of the Additional CDMO in providing health services during this event. The report developed by TSU especially acknowledges the contributions of the DPM “Dr. Rani, DAPCU DPM Central District worked throughout the preparation phase to make this event a success. Her efforts to invite the chief guest, coordinating with CDMOs office to procure general medicines for the Health Camp and working closely with the TI team are highly appreciated.”

Shalabh Mittal, Team Leader (Overall & Strategic Planning) Delhi, (managed by Raman Development Consultants Pvt Ltd) says -‘The spirit of the programme was to work together to achieve desirable results. This event was a success because the efforts of TI project, DAPCU, DSACS and TSU were  in synergy and this has laid a foundation to transform individual commitment into team effort. I especially salute this spirit and encourage all DAPCUs across the country to find synergy in working with TIs and other facilities and not for a moment get into fault finding mission. Together we can bring BIG change.” 

Central Delhi DAPCU can be contacted on dapcucentral@gmail.com

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