Our History
MARPI's history is rooted in the growth of community-centred HIV and health programming and in the effort to make services more responsive to people who experience barriers within conventional health systems.
From community response to an integrated health and rights platform.
Over time, MARPI has strengthened its service delivery, community systems, partnerships, evidence and innovation to respond to changing health needs and the evolving HIV response in Uganda.
Milestones in our development
The story below presents the major direction of MARPI's development without turning the website into a technical project history.
Community-centred beginnings
MARPI's work developed around the need for services that are welcoming, confidential and responsive to communities facing heightened HIV and health vulnerabilities.
Strengthening the Drop-in Centre model
The MARPI model expanded through a Centre of Excellence and Drop-in Centre approach, providing a platform for Key Population-friendly services, prevention, care and community engagement.
Expansion of community and facility linkages
MARPI strengthened peer-led outreach, referrals and linkages between communities and health facilities, supporting continuity between community prevention and clinical services.
Partnerships and systems strengthening
Collaboration with government, donors, technical partners and civil-society structures has supported MARPI's contribution to the wider HIV, TB, STI and sexual and reproductive health response.
Evidence, innovation and digital approaches
MARPI has continued to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and innovation, including approaches that use technology to improve information, engagement and access to services.
The journey continues.
MARPI continues to adapt its programmes and partnerships as community needs, health priorities and the national HIV response evolve.
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