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Friday, 01 August 2008 |
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As soon as a woman or girl walks through our doors they are greeted by the staff and introduced to e veryone at The Women's Collective as well as introduced to our space. This is a unique and critical approach that ensures women and their family members feel welcome here at all times, under any circumstances. In the same spirit, we'd like to introduce you to womenscollective.org, our home on the internet. The Women's Collective is a unique non-profit in the District of Columbia that provides HIV Care Management, HIV Prevention Services, and Policy and Advocacy to/for women, girls and families. Photo by Duane Cramer |
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010 |
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The Women’s Collective team and clients offer our thoughts and condolences to the people of Haiti affected by the recent devastating earthquake and its aftermath. In addition to government buildings, schools, and homes; hospitals, clinics and HIV/AIDS service organizations, and research centers have also been destroyed making it extremely challenging for those most vulnerable (especially women and children) to access vital treatment and care in the aftermath of this disaster. We urge our friends and allies to provide financial and material support to one of the many reputable organizations best able to assist the people of Haiti. They need our help as they work to rebuild, and are displaying a strong sense of courage, community and resilience—characteristics we share and that will inspire us for years to come. |
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010 |
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In January 2010, TWC developed for the Office on Women's Policy & Initiatives - Executive Office of the Mayor recommendations urging the consideration of the needs of women and girls. Women and girls in the U.S. are increasingly affected by HIV. Women of color (i.e. Black and Latina women) are disproportionately affected by the epidemic, especially women living in the District of Columbia. Women and girls living in the District of Columbia are reported as having the highest prevalence of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections in the country. With that said, it is important that the complex medical, economic, and societal realities of those infected or vulnerable to infection are addressed and improved upon where needed in order to combat this epidemic.
Read these recommendations, which are timely and important as the District seeks to address this crisis.
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Special Observances |
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 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is February 7th.
- Feb. 5th – TWC will provide in-house testing as well as testing in the community at Anacostia Metro Station – 1101 Howard Rd., SE from 3 to 7 pm. Hot food and incentives will be available.
- Feb. 6th, - TWC will table at an event hosted by Food & Friends in observance of the day.
 National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is March 10th.
TWC will be conducting a series of events over the week of March 10. Check back for more details as the date gets closer.
We urge you to take action today: - get tested for HIV
- practice safer methods to prevent HIV
- decide not to engage in high risk behaviors
- talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, classmates, and colleagues
- provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
- get involved with or host an event for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in your community
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Special Events |
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TWC is offering the Health Connect program for women and girls!
Health Connect will teach you how to navigate the web for health information with the goals to: - Identify major websites for information on HIV, diabetes and other health conditions;
- Locate health topics and drug information on Medline Plus;
- Develop skill to evaluate website usefulness.
Workshops will be offered on April 7, and July 7, 2010.
Transportation, supplies and incentives will be provided.
View the flyer and for more details contact Ana. |
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