The Foundation supporting the implementation of socially significant programs "Infoshare" (formerly "AIDS Infoshare RVO», AIDS Infoshare” Foundation) is a Russian non-profit organisation, one of the oldest and well-known in the region of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia (hereinafter referred to as "EECCA").
The foundation has been active in the field of public health organisation since 1993, implementing projects, programs and consulting on issues related to combating the spread of socially significant infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis, in the Russian Federation and the CIS countries. Since the early 2020s, the Foundation's project portfolio has included initiatives aimed at developing systems and bringing primary healthcare services closer in EECCA countries.
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2004–2011
The project 'GLOBUS — Global Coalition Efforts Against AIDS' was implemented with the support of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
2006–2009
Comprehensive therapeutic and preventive measures were carried out to prevent the spread of HIV infection among vulnerable populations within the framework of 'Priority National Projects in Healthcare' at the request of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing.
2006, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016 и 2021
Commissioned by the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, the Foundation functions as the secretariat preparing for the International Eastern Europe and Central Asia AIDS Conference. The Eastern Europe and Central Asia AIDS Conference is the largest regional platform for discussing issues and opportunities in combating the spread of HIV infection, as well as prospects for collaboration in curbing the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The aim of the conference is to formulate recommendations for addressing HIV/AIDS issues at national, regional, and global levels.
2011
The Foundation, under instructions from the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, performs secretariat functions for the preparation of the International Forum "MDG6 in Eastern Europe and Central Asia".
2012
— present
The Foundation acts as the secretariat for the Working Group of Russian NGOs. As part of this extensive activity, the Foundation promotes national initiatives in the fields of health and social development in international dialogues such as the Civil Twenty, Women's Twenty, Civil BRICS, St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, and the Eastern Economic Forum.
2013
— present
The Foundation, as part of the Russian Technical Assistance Programme for Eastern European and Central Asian Countries in Combating HIV/AIDS and Other Infectious Diseases, implements projects aimed at improving the prevention of HIV infection, hepatitis B, C, and STIs in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The programme is a unique example of providing support to Russia's partner countries in strengthening their capacity to combat infectious diseases. As part of the programme, the "Infoshare" Foundation supplies and supports the operation of mobile medical and diagnostic units in these countries. Currently, there are 24 mobile clinics operating in the countries.
2017
The Foundation implemented a public-private partnership programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of regional systems for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and Нepatitis C among the general population in Russia. One of the projects operates in the city of Novosibirsk and the Novosibirsk Oblast.
2018–2023
The Foundation organised large-scale activities for conducting medical preventive check-ups for the adult population in remote mountainous regions, as well as managing 4 health caravans as part of the "Health Caravan (Republic of Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic)" projects commissioned by the national governments of the republics with funds from the Eurasian Stabilisation and Development Fund.
2021–2024
The Foundation supplied and organised the operation of 5 mobile laboratories as part of the "Mobile COVID-19 Diagnostics" project commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan with funds from the Eurasian Stabilisation and Development Fund.
Since its establishment in 1993, until 2004, the Foundation contributed to the development of non-profit organisations working in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention and control in Russia. More than 24 programmes were implemented, including: supporting the dissemination of information about HIV infection and AIDS, educational programmes for specialists from various sectors, establishing resource centres for public health organisations, conducting research in the field of HIV epidemiology, and sharing best practices.
The Potential and Expertise of the “Infoshare” Foundation
The administration of projects and programmes of the “Infoshare” Foundation is carried out according to best practices in programme and financial management. One of the important standards applied by the Foundation in the implementing of initiatives is to ensure a systematic approach to the training of specialists, information and methodological support, and, and the construction of systems for monitoring and evaluating activities.
In carrying out large-scale initiatives, the 'Infoshare' Foundation creates and uses region tailored training programmes to train regional specialists, as well as its own methodologies, information materials for target groups, and proven systems for monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.
In carrying out large-scale initiatives, the 'Infoshare' Foundation creates and uses region tailored training programmes to train regional specialists, as well as its own methodologies, information materials for target groups, and proven systems for monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.
To ensure financial discipline and effective resource management, the Foundation uses software and standardized procedures to track the proper use of finances and resources by partner organizations and grant recipients.
To ensure transparency in the management of procurement of goods, works and services, the Foundation conducts procurement activities in strict compliance with national legislation and/or in line with international policies, practices and procedures.
The personnel of the "Infoshare" Foundation consists of 15 permanent employees with university education and experience in the fields of public health, healthcare organisation, psychology, sociology, programme and financial management, public relations and event logistics. In addition to staff, the "Infoshare" Foundation actively engages profile experts from leading Russian research and methodological centres, educational institutions, state medical institutions, international universities and schools of public health.
To ensure transparency in the management of procurement of goods, works and services, the Foundation conducts procurement activities in strict compliance with national legislation and/or in line with international policies, practices and procedures.
The personnel of the "Infoshare" Foundation consists of 15 permanent employees with university education and experience in the fields of public health, healthcare organisation, psychology, sociology, programme and financial management, public relations and event logistics. In addition to staff, the "Infoshare" Foundation actively engages profile experts from leading Russian research and methodological centres, educational institutions, state medical institutions, international universities and schools of public health.
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