Neftaly: Strengthening Institutional Capacity of CBOs and Networks to Improve HIV Service Delivery and Strategic Advocacy for MSM and Transgender Communities
Overview
Community-based organizations (CBOs) and key population networks are at the forefront of the HIV response for MSM and transgender people. However, many of these groups operate in resource-limited environments, facing structural, financial, and political challenges that restrict their reach and impact. Neftaly is committed to strengthening the institutional capacity and sustainability of CBOs and networks to ensure high-quality HIV service delivery, meaningful community engagement, and effective advocacy for an enabling environment.
Goal
To build strong, resilient, and sustainable CBOs and networks led by and for MSM and transgender communities, enabling them to deliver high-impact HIV services and influence policy environments in support of human rights and health equity.
Strategic Objectives
1. Institutional Development of CBOs and Networks
- Support the development of governance structures, leadership, and operational systems within CBOs and KP-led networks.
- Assist organizations in strategic planning, financial management, and organizational sustainability.
- Facilitate registration, legal recognition, and compliance with regulatory frameworks where needed.
2. Capacity Building for HIV Program Design and Delivery
- Provide training and mentoring in evidence-based HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care tailored to MSM and TG populations.
- Strengthen monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to track outcomes, service quality, and client satisfaction.
- Encourage innovation in service delivery, including digital platforms, peer-led models, and mobile outreach.
3. Advocacy and Human Rights Training
- Build advocacy skills to influence laws, policies, and funding decisions that affect MSM and transgender communities.
- Promote legal literacy, rights education, and coalition-building to challenge stigma, criminalization, and discrimination.
- Support the development of advocacy strategies aligned with national and regional HIV plans and human rights commitments.
4. Strengthening Community Engagement and Voice
- Facilitate meaningful involvement of MSM and TG individuals in program design, policy-making, and research initiatives.
- Enhance capacity for community-led data collection, needs assessments, and feedback mechanisms.
- Support peer-led campaigns that promote health-seeking behavior, inclusion, and visibility.
5. Resource Mobilization and Sustainability
- Assist CBOs in identifying and securing diverse funding streams, including donor grants, government support, and social enterprise.
- Build skills in proposal writing, donor reporting, and relationship management.
- Promote regional collaboration and shared learning to reduce duplication and build economies of scale.
Expected Outcomes
- Stronger, more professionalized CBOs and networks capable of scaling up HIV services for MSM and TG populations.
- Improved access to and quality of HIV services delivered by trusted, community-led organizations.
- Increased influence of MSM and TG voices in national and regional health and human rights policy spaces.
- Sustainable community responses rooted in local leadership, systems, and resources.
Conclusion
Neftaly is committed to investing in the long-term strength and sustainability of MSM and transgender-led organizations. By building institutional capacity and advocacy power, we enable these groups not only to deliver essential HIV services but also to shape the policy and social environments in which they operate. A stronger civil society means a stronger, more inclusive HIV response — and a future where the rights, health, and dignity of all are upheld.