Marsa Sexual Health Center

Type of organisation: Local civil society organisation

Goal/Objective: Marsa aims at providing comprehensive sexual health services in a stigma free environment.

Area of focus: Sexual health

Sector of intervention: Awareness raising and sensitisation, Medical services, Psycho-social support

Approach: Service provision, Advocacy & campaigning

Target population:

Youth, Key Affected Populations, Marginalized Populations, People who use drugs, Individuals who identify as trans*, People who are living with HIV and Hepatitis

Title of current projects:

1. Free Voluntary Testing and Counseling (VCT) for the detection of HIV1/2, Hepatitis B and C using the rapid test.
2. Counseling and support for People Living with HIV/AIDS.
3. Psychological counseling/therapy in matters related to gender, sexuality, body image and relationships.
4. Medical consultations and management of Sexually Transmitted infections by a specialized Doctor.
5. Social counseling and support.
6. Pap smears at subsidized prices.

Partnerships/Part of local, regional, and/or international network:

Abaad, AFE, Helem, M-coalition, SCOR, Skoun

Funding structure: Donations, International funds and grants, National funds and grants, Service fees

Link to Daleel Madani profile

Beirut

Name of Organisation:

Marsa Sexual Health Center

Office Type:

Headquarters

Area:

Hamra, Clemenceau (near Haigazian University)

Floor number:

2nd Floor

Building:

Myrtom House Building (Same as Malik's Bookshop)

Street:

Mexico Street