SPARSHA (Society for Positive Atmosphere and Related Support to HIV and AIDS) Nepal is a registered NGO and Community-Based Organization working since 2002 to promote health, human rights, and welfare, particularly for at-risk populations, including People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and key populations (KPs) like Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM), Female Sex Workers (FSWs), and Transgender individuals. Our mission focuses on increasing access to Integrated HIV/AIDS services while advocating for health and human rights through community involvement.

Led by community members, including PLHIV and KPs, our organization emphasizes their meaningful participation in decision-making processes, ensuring their voices shape our services. We prioritize client needs, delivering tailored services through our “One-Stop Community-Based Service Model.”

SPARSHA offers comprehensive care, including HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support, as well as services for tuberculosis and Hepatitis B and C. We pioneered the Community-Based Antiretroviral Treatment (CB-ART) clinic in 2005, which serves as a model for care.

Since our inception, SPARSHA has supported over 1,500 PLHIV, integrating services such as community home-based care and mobile clinics for rapid HIV testing. We also conduct research to enhance service delivery and advocate for the rights of marginalized communities.

We aim to expand our model across all seven provinces of Nepal, contributing to the national health system and reducing the burden of HIV in the country.

Vision

SPARSHA Nepal envisions a responsible society that promotes community-based responses for a healthy and dignified life of human life.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare services for infectious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis, STIs, and TB, as well as non-communicable diseases like mental health issues. Through ongoing research and advocacy efforts, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals, guided by a rights-based approach