Empowerment of People Living with HIV through the Arts Project

POZİTİF İZ

11 Şub2 dakikada okunur

Duration : 7 months / May 30 - December 31, 2024

Budget : 163,500 TL

Supporter : European Union Sivil Düşün Program

Aim and Objective and Method:

In order to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV and raise awareness in the society, Pozitif-iz Association launched the 'Empowerment of People Living with HIV through Art Project' with the slogan 'Let's Get Stronger with Art, Let's Create Awareness!

The main goal of the project, which was carried out between 30 May - 31 December 2024 with the support of the European Union Sivil Düşün Program and in cooperation with Özgür Renkler Association, is to enrich the lives of people living with HIV, increase their self-confidence and eliminate prejudices in society.

The project was planned in 3 phases: 1) Information Seminars, 2) Art Workshops, 3) Production of Policy Documents.

Through the information seminars, art workshops and policy document development activities organized within the scope of the project, individuals were both refreshed and a space was created where they could share their own stories. They were also enabled to experience the empowering side of organization. Through these workshops, participants discovered their own creativity and benefited from the healing power of art.

Event announcements were made through social media accounts and e-mail groups. Participants were identified through registration.

Within the scope of the project carried out in Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara, it was aimed to reach 30 people living with HIV.

Outputs:

On Sunday, September 1, 2024 in IZMIR, on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in ISTANBUL and on Saturday, November 2, 2024 in ANKARA, art workshops were organized.

32 people living with HIV participated in the workshops.

The artworks produced during the project were compiled into a booklet and 200 copies were printed.

Within the scope of the project, 8 policy documents were produced;

- Ethics and Code of Conduct Directive

- Volunteer and Internship Policy Document

- HIV and AIDS Terminology Policy Document

- Human Resources Management Policy Document

- Financial Affairs Directive

- Travel and Allowance Directive

- Social Media Use Policy Document

- Transparency Policy Document

Turkish Project Report: https://www.kisa.link/xFMFe