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Who was Dr. Sidibe Garangué Souko? A tribute to Mali’s pioneer of sex worker programming

September 30, 2019
Written by Fadiala Sidibe, Executive Director ad Interim, Soutoura Dr. Sidibe Garangué Souko was a courageous woman who was devoted to the cause of stigmatized and marginalized women. She dedicated her entire life to serving her country. She was born... Continue Reading

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Qui était Dr Sidibe Garangué SOUKO ? Un hommage à la femme pionnière de la programmation pour les travailleuses du sexe au Mali

September 30, 2019
Ecrit par Fadiala Sidibe, Directeur executif par interim, Soutoura Dr Sidibe Garangué SOUKO était une femme très brave, engagée et dévouée pour la cause des femmes qui sont stigmatisées et marginalisées. Elle consacra toute sa vie à rendre service à... Continue Reading

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Work NAKED: Advice and lessons learned from the CEO of LINKAGES implementing partner in Suriname, Chances for Life

June 28, 2019
The following interview was conducted on May 20th, 2019, with Tania Kambel, Chief Executive Officer of New Beginnings | Chances for Life (CFL). CFL is a local civil society organization in Suriname that serves vulnerable and marginalized communities, including sex... Continue Reading

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An interview with Lady Ponce, peer navigator for MSM and transgender people living with HIV in Cote d'Ivoire

April 19, 2019
Lady Ponce is a peer navigator for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people living with HIV. In the following interview, learn about the peer navigator programme introduced by the USAID- and PEPFAR-supported LINKAGES project in Côte d'Ivoire. This interview... Continue Reading

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“Soy capaz de crear una mejor conexión”: Un educador inter pares de la República Dominicana reflexiona sobre cómo abordar el tema de la violencia ha cambiado su capacidad para generar un impacto

September 17, 2018
Entrevistada: Altagracia de la Rosa, Educador de Pares, CEPROSH, República Dominicana Entrevistadora: Betty Alvarez, Consultora, FHI 360 Altagracia de la Rosa es una promotora, o educadora par, que trabaja con trabajadoras sexuales en representación de CEPROSH en Puerto Plata, República Dominicana. CEPROSH... Continue Reading

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“I’m able to create a better connection”: A peer educator from the Dominican Republic reflects on how addressing violence has changed her ability to make an impact

September 17, 2018
Interviewee: Altagracia de la Rosa, Peer Educator, CEPROSH, Dominican Republic Interviewer: Betty Alvarez, Consultant, FHI 360 Altagracia de la Rosa is a promotora, or peer educator, working with sex workers on behalf of CEPROSH in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. CEPROSH has more... Continue Reading

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When activism changes lives

April 2, 2018
Written by Rafaela Egg, Senior Prevention Advisor, Management Sciences for Health/LINKAGES This blog post was first featured on Management Sciences for Health’s website. [caption id="attachment_1559" align="alignnone" width="5184"] Photo: Rafaela Egg[/caption] May 30, 2016, LINKAGES’ Peer Educators Training. It is the first... Continue Reading

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BOLD FOR CHANGE: A LINKAGES Photo Story

January 16, 2018
Click the image below to open the photo story of the women of LINKAGES Nepal. Continue Reading

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99 Voices: A LINKAGES Photo Story

December 18, 2017
Click the image below to open the 99 Voices photo story. Continue Reading

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Transgender day of remembrance: thoughts from a trans peer educator in Dominican Republic

November 20, 2017
Interviewee: Macarena Pérez, Transgender Peer Educator, Centro de Promoción y Solidaridad Humana (CEPROSH), Dominican Republic Interviewer: Betty Alvarez, Consultant, FHI 360 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20th that honors the memory of lives lost in... Continue Reading

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Assessment

A questionnaire or “screener” meant to be used with individual patients in a clinical setting to screen for, help diagnose, or monitor progress for individual mental health conditions.

Intervention

Larger packages or broader-reaching resources that describe actions or activities to be implemented. These may be appropriate for individuals, groups, and/or programs.

Anxiety

Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress. Anxiety can be a symptom or a feeling; it can also be a clinical diagnosis of a mental health condition.

Burnout

A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, typically related to one’s work, that is not managed well. Burnout is considered an occupational phenomenon.

Clinical diagnoses

Mental or neuropsychiatric disorders, or disruptive, unusual, or maladaptive behaviors that have been evaluated and diagnosed by a trained medical professional.

Depression

A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Disability

A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder, or disordered sleep pattern, characterized by trouble falling and/or staying asleep.

Overall well-being

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy; judging one’s own life positively; generally, “feeling good.”

Post-traumatic stress (PTS)

A normal adaptive response to traumatic or stressful life events that can result in a wide range of distressing symptoms. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) differs from PTS and is a clinical diagnosis.

Self-efficacy

An individual’s belief in their capacity to act in the ways necessary to reach specific goals.

Self-harm/suicidality

Deliberate injury to oneself as an emotional coping mechanism, ranging from cutting oneself to suicide. Expressions of self-harm and/or suicidality are usually considered an emergency and should be assessed and managed by a trained professional.

Social support

The perception that one is cared for, has assistance available if needed, and that one is part of a supportive social network.

Stress

Any type of change to one’s internal or external environment that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. “Managing stress” is an effort to return from this state of strain or disturbance to homeostasis or well-being.

Substance abuse

Use of a substance (usually drugs or alcohol) in amounts or by methods that are harmful to oneself or others. Substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction are distinct clinical diagnoses.

Trauma

Lasting biopsychosocial and/or emotional response that often results from experiencing a terrible event such as an accident, crime, military combat, or natural disaster, or a series of chronic traumatic events like persistent abuse or neglect.

Program beneficiary

Individual who receives program services; an entire group or population may be the recipient of services.

Service provider

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