We work to create a healthy generation through women’s empowerment
Women in traditional market communities in Bali have especially high risk of developing health problems due to their low education, low income, long work hours and lack of time.Evidence suggests women generally tend to put low priority on their health, failing to allocate time and money for health care, especially preventive care. They also tend to have less access to information than men and are less empowered to protect themselves.Current Programs
- Education: Outreach by staff; Small Group Discussions; Brochures
- Empowerment: Peer Educator Program
- Medical: Pap Tests; STI Tests; HIV Counselling & Testing; Breast Examination; Ultrasound Breast Cancer Screening; See & Treat Cervical Cancer Prevention
- Mobile Clinics: Medical and Education Services to Remote Areas
Program Beneficiaries and Clients:
- Female traditional market vendors, labourers, sex workers
- Male partners of clients, male market workers
- Visitors, shoppers (open to public)
Program Goals:
- Increase community knowledge about reproductive health, and encourage people to practice safer behaviour and to use health care services
- Improve community reproductive health with high-quality, accessible and affordable services
- Support women’s empowerment and equality between men and women.