Udaan Trust, founded in 1992, is an Indian non-governmental organization operating in the state of Maharashtra, and the first HIV/AIDS organization founded by homosexuals living with HIV/AIDS.[1] Udaan focuses on issues of sexual health within the homosexual and transgendered communities, particularly with regard to the prevention of HIV/AIDS. In order to accomplish this, Udaan provides services such as condom distribution, sex education, counseling, and medical services to at-risk populations.[2]
Udaan also attempts to increase awareness of issues relevant to the rights of homosexual and transgendered individuals and people living with HIV/AIDS. The organization does not merely provide services to these individuals - it is meant to reflect their interests, as Udaan employs MSM, TG, and PLHA people (men who have sex with men, transgendered, and people living with HIV/AIDS, respectively).[3] Each of the six members of the Board of Directors is a person living with HIV.
Udaan is funded through personal donations, and attends to a network of an estimated 1500 people living with HIV.[1] It has offices in Mumbai, Pune, Thane District, Raigad District, Jalgaon, Nashik, and Ahmednagar.[4]
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