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AILES

Our mission is to prevent risky behaviours and significantly reduce the transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis in Mauritius. We achieve this through comprehensive harm reduction strategies and targeted actions designed to educate, protect, and support at-risk populations. Our efforts aim to create a healthier and safer community for all.

 

Accreditation Number with the National Social Inclusion Foundation: N/1381

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Services offered
  • Medical and Psychosocial Accompaniment
  • HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis Screening
  • Awareness and Prevention
  • Hepatitis C Clinic
  • Support for Methadone Substitution Treatment
  • Needle Exchange Programme (NEP)
  • Collection of Used Needles
  • TAPAJ Project - LSD | Paid Day Work Alternative
  • Social Security Assistance
  • Dance Art
History

AILES (Aides Infos Liberté Espoir et Solidarité) is an NGO founded by Brigitte Michel, Cedrick Veerasamy, Maryline Natchegan, Sandrine Domingue, Marie Lourdes Manoovaloo, and Christophe Moura, following a training provided by Natresa in 2005.

 

Between 2007 and 2009, many young drug users in Mangalkhan died from overdoses or infections related to Hepatitis C and HIV. Desperate parents were seeking support, advice, and guidance.

 

In 2008, focus groups were organised to give a voice to drug users in the region and their parents. Several drug users expressed a desire to quit but reported finding no support within their families or from the relevant authorities.

 

AILES was launched in November 2009 and received its first funding from MCBFF in 2010 for a project to support and monitor people who use drugs.

The founding members are primarily individuals from the Mangalkhan community who are directly affected by drug and HIV issues.

Objectives
  • Reduce the number of HIV infections among drug users through implementation of harm reduction strategies.
  • Support and accompany patients in their substitution processes, medical treatments, and social security applications
  • Educate young people and adults about the risk of drug use and the importance of HIV prevention and treatment.
Main achievements

Awards

  • Gender Links 2015, Mauritius – 1st Prize
  • Women for Change Award 2013 – 5th Prize
  • Barclays Colours of Life 2016 – 4th Prize
  • Gender Links Johannesburg 2011 – Special Commendation
Sources of funding

Our project was supported, in 2023, through our Funders and Collaborators:

  • National Social Inclusion Foundation
  • Global Fund
  • I5PC