Wednesday, June 03, 2015

Celebrate LGBT Pride Month At LoveYourself Pride Carnivale 2015 On June 20

LoveYourself invites everyone to join LoveYourself Pride Carnivale 2015 on June 20, a day of festivities at the Quezon City Memorial Circle in celebration of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.

Rainbow Race: Fundraiser For A Proud Cause

LoveYourself Pride Carnivale 2015 will be staging a Rainbow Race, a fundraising challenge where participants will compete in fun games while helping HIV testing and care organizations.

Interested participants can register for the Rainbow Race with a PHP1,000 fee which will grant a racing kit, inclusive of a limited-edition shirt, towel, eco bag and bottled water. Racers will also receive redeemable coupons for the LoveYourself Pride Carnivale fair.

The first-place finisher will be named the Rainbow Race champion and receive an iPad Mini. Other top finishers will bring home trophies and medals.

Register now to secure one of the limited slots for Rainbow Race. Everyone regardless of their gender and sexual orientation are invited to join this fun race.

All registration fees will benefit LoveYourself Inc., The Project Red Ribbon (TRR) and Sustainable Health Initiatives Philippines (SHIP) Foundation -- three organizations which help support the community through HIV testing, counseling and care.

LoveYourself Pride Carnivale: Free Food And Fun Booths

Coinciding the Rainbow Race is the LoveYourself Pride Carnivale community fair filled with food and activity booths. Entrance is free for everyone with registration beginning at 1:00 PM.

All Pride Carnivale attendees will receive food coupons which can be redeemed at designated booths which open at 2:30 PM. While munching on the free food, attendees can have fun in the activity booths, and watch the live program in the center stage at around 6:00 PM.

We would love it if you could bring your partner, family and friends -- see you there!

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

The Bold and the Beautiful: LoveYourself Hosts An Amazing Race And Bulaklak Ng TLY Pageant


Twenty-five LoveYourself members participated in the ultimate test of speed, endurance and wits in the organization's first-ever Amazing Race held last Saturday, May 23.

Patterned after the popular The Amazing Race reality TV competition, the LoveYourself Amazing Race grouped the 25 participants into 5 competing tribes and took them through a gauntlet of tasks around Metro Manila.

The race began at the Kilometre Zero marker in Luneta Park and from there the groups were put through a gauntlet of challenges such as purchasing items in the crowded Divisoria market, taking selfies with pythons and monkeys in Malabon zoo, and answering tricky quizzes on HIV information at the LoveYourself Anglo testing and community center.

After 10 hours of racing, the teams arrived at what they thought to be the final pit stop at Amelie Hotel. But teams were met with a surprise final challenge: Field a contestant for that night's Bulaklak ng TLY beauty pageant.



Five brave participants from each team dressed up in makeshift gowns and were transformed into beautiful ladies for the night. Bearing extreme grace under pressure, the Bulaklak ng TLY contestants shone on stage while parading their team's pride and answering questions from a panel of judges.

After the points from the race proper and Bulaklak ng TLY competition were combined, Team Candor emerged as champions. 

Congratulations to all the winners, race participants, LoveYourself Events team organizers, staff volunteers and sponsors!

Monday, May 04, 2015

LoveYourself Free HIV Screening Day: What To Do and What To Expect


Updated on November 6, 2015

With the alarming rise of HIV/AIDS-related cases in the Philippines, it is vital that more people get screened for HIV.

Aside from LoveYourself screening centers, people can get tested through one-day events like the “Ito Ang Tamang Panahon: Free HIV Testing Day" to be held on November 29, 2015 at Victoria Court North EDSA.

Is It Absolutely Free?
LoveYourself free HIV screening day will not charge for any services. You will only need to spend for the transportation going to venue.

Is It Open For All?
This event is open for all ages and genders. Clients younger than 18 will have to bring their parents for consent.

How Do I Sign Up?
Register for free at go.loveyourself.ph/tamangpanahon to secure a slot during our May 17 event.

How Do I Go To The Venue?
Here's the map and directions on how you can get to Victoria Court North EDSA.

Why Should I Get Screened At A One-Day Event Instead Of A Clinic?
Clients can expect the same quality of service and confidentiality when they avail their HIV screening either through a one-day event or a clinic. But there are three main reasons why you would want to attend a one-day event:

  1. The event venue may possibly be near or accessible to you. For our November 29 testing day, it will be held at Victoria Court North EDSA. 
  2. You are free that day and want to secure a guaranteed slot. Simply register at go.loveyourself.ph/tamangpanahon and show up before the cut-off time.
  3. You want to get screened with a lot of your friends. LoveYourself HIV screening days will accommodate you and any number of your friends who may want to know their status.

What Happens In A One-Day Free HIV Screening Event?
This special LoveYourself event is held in a single day at a convenient location and aims to bring free, confidential HIV screening to as many people as possible. It is held in a non-clinic-based setting to allow for a more casual and light atmosphere.

Almost identical to walk-in testing in LoveYourself clinics, the special screening will involve the following steps.

  1. Pre-registration: Participants will be asked to sign up online go.loveyourself.ph/tamangpanahon where their information will be kept confidential.
  2. Registration: Once at the venue, clients will fill out a NEC form with their most basic information and other data relevant to the testing. Client information is strictly kept confidential at all times.
  3. HIV101: Clients will then be guided to a room where trained educators will teach them the basics of HIV such as what it is and how it is transmitted, and other vital information related to HIV prevention.
  4. Blood extraction: A small sample of blood will be collected by trained medical professionals.
  5. Waiting period of 2-3 hours: While waiting, clients can participate in a group facilitation session where they can learn more about safe sex and how to improve their self-worth.
  6. Post-test counseling: Any questions the client may have will be accommodated by the counselor 1-on-1, and the actual results will be discussed afterwards.
What Happens After I Find Out My Results?
If the result of the HIV screening is reactive, it will be sent to DOH/STD AIDS Cooperative Central Laboratory for confirmatory tests while the client is referred to RITM Alabang for further baseline tests. A client can freely ask questions about the process with their assigned LoveYourself counselor.

It is highly recommended for the client to use his or her real name, so he or she can get the maximum benefit of treatment options available without complications. For those concerned about the privacy of their personal information, rest assured that the client’s identity will be treated with utmost confidentiality. A numbering system will be implemented to identify clients to keep their real names and other personal information protected.

If non-reactive, a discussion between the counselor and the client will be conducted on how to make sure they can remain non-reactive by reducing their risky behavior and becoming more responsible in protecting against the virus.

How To Get To Victoria Court Malate For LoveYourself Free HIV Screening Day On May 17

Congratulations for #finally taking courage to know your HIV status during LoveYourself's free HIV screening day on May 17. Before anything else, make sure you register to ensure a slot. 

On the day itself, proceed to Victoria Court Malate between 10AM to 5PM. You are encouraged to print the map below or save the photo on your mobile phone for reference. Read on for more details on how to get to the location.



Exact Address
Victoria Court Malate 2184 Madre Ignacia Street corner Quirino Avenue, Malate, Manila.

From the LRT - Quirino Station / Taft Avenue
- It is a 10-minute walk from LRT-Quirino Station / Taft Avenue
- Or you can take a public transportation vehicle going through Quirino Avenue and ask them to drop you off at Victoria Court Malate. It should be on the right side.

From Roxas Boulevard
- It is a 5-minute walk from Roxas Boulevard
- Or you can take a public transportation vehicle going through Quirino Avenue and ask them to drop you off at Victoria Court Malate. It should be on the left side, and you might need to cross the street.

Landmarks
Victoria Court Malate is facing the Manila Zooligical and Botanical Garden.

Google Maps
Search for "Hotel Victoria De Malate" on the Google Maps app or website to get a detailed map of the vicinity.

LoveYourself Provides #Finally Free HIV Screening For Me On May 17 In Malate

In celebration of the National HIV Testing Week, LoveYourself will be conducting a free HIV screening day on May 17, Sunday, at Victoria Court Malate. This event is open for all ages* and genders. Register now at go.loveyourself.ph/finally.


Register For A Slot

Registration ensures you have a slot during the event. Please come on time between 10AM and 5PM, after which you may no longer be accommodated.

First Free HIV Screening Day? Read These Helpful Guides

1. If you need directions to the event, here's a detailed map on how to get to Victoria Court Malate.
2. Know what to do and what to expect during a free HIV screening day.
3. Have no fear - learn how to prepare for your first HIV screening.

Support #Finally Free HIV Testing For Me!

Realizing that people in Manila may not get screened for HIV because of its cost in private clinics, LoveYourself brings free HIV testing in a very accessible location in the center of the metro.

With a message of “#Finally! Free HIV Testing For Me”, LoveYourself encourages people to finally to know their HIV status and to adopt a confident, positive outlook in life. The organization is at the forefront of the fight against the alarming rise of reported HIV cases in the Philippines at nearly 21,000 since 1984.

In January 2015, there were 536 people reported to be newly infected with HIV, 20% higher compared with the same period last year, according to Department of Health data. Around 95% of the new cases were male with 42% of new cases located in the National Capital Region.

LoveYourself believes that knowing your HIV status can not only help prevent the virus from spreading to other people, but will also empower you to take care of yourself and become a force of positive change in your family and community.

*Clients younger than 18 can avail free HIV screening but will have to bring their parents for consent.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

LoveYourself Operating Schedule On May 11 to 17 (National HIV Testing Week)

LoveYourself joins in the celebration and activities of the National HIV Testing Week, and will be operating on a special schedule for its HIV screening services during May 11 to 17. Please be guided accordingly:



National HIV testing week operating schedule

ANGLO - Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong
May 11 - 16 (Monday to Saturday): Open from 12nn - 7pm

HUB (RITM Satellite Clinic) - Malate, Manila
May 11 (Monday): Open from 11am - 5:30pm
May 12 - 13 (Tuesday and Wednesday): Closed
May 14 - 16 (Thuesday - Saturday): Open from 11am - 5:30pm

#Finally Free HIV Screening for me - Victoria Court Malate
May 17 (Sunday): 10am - 5pm
ANGLO and HUB (RITM Satellite Clinic) will be closed to give way for this event.

Monday, April 27, 2015

LoveYourself Advocates Head To Boracay For #SaveSexy Lifeguards Race

Get ready for the LoveYourself x Laboracay week!

LoveYourself advocates and other participants of the #SaveSexy Lifeguards Race organized by TheRedWhistle will be roaming the beautiful sands of Boracay to spread HIV awareness from April 29 to May 1.

As part of their race, #SaveSexy lifeguards will be giving out essential HIV prevention kits containing condoms, a whistle and shirts – look out for them in their iconic red shirts and necklace whistles in and around Station 2.


Fans can also follow the #SaveSexy lifeguards through the Cyburban app and other social media as they will be updating their personal accounts to amplify the message of HIV awareness and share the fun moments of the race.

Before heading to the island, LoveYourself provided all lifeguards with an HIV101 session to prep them for their information dissemination duties.

Visit TheRedWhistle official website for more details.

Wednesday, April 01, 2015

Fear Not: A Primer On Your First HIV Test

By Hershey Homol

The first time for anything can be downright daunting—be it your maiden trip driving a car, your initial instance asking someone out beyond a coffee date, or even your sexual debut having a casual or romantic encounter.

Understandably, your first HIV test may scare the living daylights out of you. Maybe it’s the thought of blood extraction, or the possibilities on the result of the HIV test that leave your palms sweaty.

Here are a few reminders to help you prepare and build your confidence before your first HIV test.
Photo by Manny Marcelo for The Philippine Star

First HIV test reminders

1. No fasting required. “Unlike other medical examinations, HIV testing does not require any form of fasting,” says Rye Gaba del Carmen, LoveYourself Head of Operations. Go ahead and indulge on your favorite snack or drink before going to your scheduled test.

2. Have an open mind. “An open mind is all a client needs to have for this test,” says del Carmen. Let go of your fears, and if you still have reservations, you can approach LoveYourself's trained clinic coordinators and counselors. They will guide you through the entire process, even after you get the results.

3. Everything is kept confidential. LoveYourself assures the anonymity of each client and confidentiality of the testing process – whether taking the test through LoveYourself Platinum, one of the hubs, or a mass testing event.

Del Carmen explained that the testing facilities allow for a one-to-one encounter between the client and the counselor.

“Every client's identity and status are protected by the law. All our counselors are aware of this from the day they started volunteering with our organization,” Del Carmen added.

Testing Process

Each test lasts approximately three hours and with three stages—the Pre-Testing, the Blood Extraction, and the Post-Testing.

1. Pre-testing:
You will be first asked to fill out a National Epidemiology Center (NEC) form as required by the government. You will then undergo a pre-test counseling, which includes HIV 101 and risk assessment.

Del Carmen explained that HIV 101 and risk assessment are the most important steps in the process as these give the clients an awareness not just of the virus, but also of the necessary steps after the test, regardless of the result. “The goal of the pre-test counseling is to share information, clarify misconceptions, manage expectations, and gather support,” he said.

2. Blood Extraction:
After the pre-test counseling, your blood sample is then collected and you may have to wait up to two hours for the results.

3. Post-testing:
You will also undergo post-test counselling where the results of the blood sample are discussed by the counselor.

Two scenarios in discussing a client’s HIV test results

Nonreactive: If the client’s result turns out to be nonreactive to HIV antibodies, the counselor then encourages the client to practice safer sex and to still avail of HIV testing regularly.

Reactive: If the client’s result turns out to be reactive to HIV antibodies, his blood sample will then be sent to DOH / STD AIDS Cooperative Central Laboratory for confirmatory tests which may take until three weeks to complete.

“In the meantime, ‘reactive’ clients are referred to RITM Alabang for free baseline tests, which will determine if the client needs to immediately begin with the Antiretroviral Therapy or to assist them in any other pressing medical concern,” Del Carmen explained. “We also assist them in looking for other options of treatment,” he added.

LoveYourself has always maintained that a “reactive” HIV test result is not a death sentence. With proper medication and further health protection, people living with HIV can and will continue to enjoy life’s blessings. LoveYourself provides a support system of counselors and other volunteers who can be the ultimate pep squad in helping someone live and continue to love, even with HIV.

Saturday, March 07, 2015

LoveYourself Weaves In New Volunteers, Batch Hiraya

With a batch name that literally means to “hope” and having passed a more selective recruitment process, Batch Hiraya bravely joins the ranks of lovers to help champion HIV screening and positivity.

Batch “Hiraya” 
For the first time ever, LoveYourself used a Filipino word – hiraya meaning “wish” or “hope” – as the official name for a batch of volunteers. “We've considered Filipino or Tagalog names before, as we think we have a beautiful language, and just decided to do it this year,” says the LoveYourself recruitment team.

“We thought hiraya sounded great and is actually pretty appropriate given the changes LoveYourself is going through.”

More Selective
Each batch including Batch Hiraya is encouraged to train as LoveYourself counselors and assist in manning the advocacy’s HIV screening hubs. The batch also works together on projects to help the advocacy. This system is designed to ease them in to the larger organization’s activities and existing members.

But unlike other batches, Batch Hiraya volunteers had to go through a slightly more selective recruitment process that includes an interview.

“It's almost the same process; we screen people through the online sign-up form and still invite people for the batch orientations. The only difference now is that we invite people to an interview first before we endorse them to the orientation,” says the recruitment team.

“We try to avoid saying no to people but we recognize that some people aren't ready or their heart really isn't in it so that's what we're trying to determine with the new process. We're doing it as an experiment in the hopes of setting expectations early on and really engaging with potential volunteers.”

In evaluating the potential volunteers, the recruitment team was looking for diversity and a variety of backgrounds and skillsets, but ultimately the best criteria were a commitment to work and dedication to being part of the community.

Logo design
In designing the Batch Hiraya logo, the creatives team drew inspiration from local fabric design. The background in the Batch Hiraya logo is patterned after a t’nalak, which is a traditional tapestry made by the T’boli tribe living in the Philippine province of South Cotabato. Then a mandala symbol was placed to house the LoveYourself icon.

“I thought of an Asian feel to the design because we are using a Filipino name for a batch for the first time, which is why I thought it should be rooted in our culture,” said, Geno, LoveYourself’s creatives lead and creator of the Batch Hiraya logo.

Batch Hiraya will be holding its orientation on March 7 – let us all give a warm welcome to these promising new volunteers!

Sunday, March 01, 2015

JOB OPENING : DOCUMENTER, VISUAL PRODUCTION FIRM, CONSULTANT



ISEAN-Hivos Program (IHP) – Global Fund Round 10 – Multi-Country HIV and AIDS Grant
Expression of Interest (EOI) Number: TLY-18
Issuance Date: March 30, 2015 (Monday)
Deadline of Submission: April 10, 2015 (Friday), 5:00 pm (PH time)

Call for Expression of Interest for a DOCUMENTER for IHP-P2 Year 2 National Transgender Individuals’Consultation on Health, SOGIE and Human Rights under LoveYourself Inc. for the ISEAN-Hivos Program Phase 2, Year 2 in the Philippines – “Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce the Vulnerability to and the Impact of HIV Infection among MSM and TG in the Islands of Southeast Asia”

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

In 2010, the Islands of Southeast Asia Network on Male and Transgender Sexual Health (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10. The programme, entitled ‘Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in the Islands of Southeast Asia’, was approved by GFATM. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and transgender (TG) to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Timor Leste. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSM and TGs. Phase 1 of the program was implemented from October 2011 to September 2013. Phase 2, Year 1 of the program was completed last September 2014 and Phase 2, Year 2 started this January 2015, and is anticipated to run until September 2016. The program focuses on these key program components: capacity building, advocacy and networking, and technical and financial assistance.

In the Philippines, LoveYourself Inc. as the sub-sub-recipient (SSR), together with The Philippine NGO Council on Population, Health and Welfare, Inc. (PNGOC) as the sub-recipient (SR) of the grant, and Cebu Plus Association, Inc. as other sub-sub-recipients (SSR), will be conducting IHP-P2 Year 2 National Transgender Individuals’Consultation on Health, SOGIE and Human Rights on April 22-25, 2015 at 107 Prime St., Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila Philippines 1780.

The main goal is to gather and capacitate transgender people―in an avenue for knowledge exchange on health, human rights and other issues concerning them―who will eventually form part of a nationwide pool to serve as focal and resource persons in their respective communities.

LoveYourself Inc. is looking for a capable Documenter for the IHP-P2 Year 2 National Transgender Individuals’Consultation on Health, SOGIE and Human Rights on who will provide the following to address the Grant’s requirements:

  1. Document the 2-day training proceedings using the template of the Program (including photo documentation and annexes), and ensure all technical inputs are properly encoded.
  2. Document and summarize highlights of each training session, and the day-ender evaluations conducted by the training team.
  3. Prepare and finalize the proceedings/documentation of the training (with executive summary), and consolidate relevant documents (i.e. presentations, workshop outputs, work plans, handouts, etc.) in the proper format as required by the Program.

Key Qualifications:

  1. Established previous experience in documenting trainings, workshops and similar types of activities.
  2. With excellent writing skills (in English) and good communication skills.
  3. Familiarity with the training/workshop topic/s.
  4. At least a college graduate, with a degree on communications, journalism and other related fields.
  5. Should be based in Metro Manila.

FAIR HIRING POLICY

LoveYourself Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and highly encourages applicants from the gay, bisexual, and transgender community who have experience in non-profit and community development work.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should submit an expression of interest (EOI) letter together with the applicant’s CV/resume, IHP consultant’s biodata form (refer to link below), and sample documentation works, via e-mail to vinn@loveyourself.ph and cc: jhaydee@loveyourself.ph    yesha@loveyourself.ph and info@loveyourself.ph on or before April 10, 2015 (Friday), 5:00 pm (PH time), addressed to Mr. Ronnivin G. Pagtakhan Executive Director of LoveYourself Inc. Technical review of documents will be done and the most qualified applicant will be contracted by LoveYourself Inc.

You can download the IHP consultant’s biodata form through this link:

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ISEAN-Hivos Program (IHP) – Global Fund Round 10 – Multi-Country HIV and AIDS Grant
Expression of Interest (EOI) Number: TLY-17
Issuance Date: March 2, 2015 (Monday)
Deadline of Submission: March 6, 2015 (Friday), 5:00 pm (PH time)

Call for Expression of Interest for a DOCUMENTER for IHP-P2 Year 2 CALABARZON Roll-out Peer Education Training on Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and Condom Distribution under LoveYourself Inc. for the ISEAN-Hivos Program Phase 2, Year 2 in the Philippines – “Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce the Vulnerability to and the Impact of HIV Infection among MSM and TG in the Islands of Southeast Asia”

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

In 2010, the Islands of Southeast Asia Network on Male and Transgender Sexual Health (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10. The programme, entitled ‘Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in the Islands of Southeast Asia’, was approved by GFATM. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and transgender (TG) to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Timor Leste. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSM and TGs. Phase 1 of the program was implemented from October 2011 to September 2013. Phase 2, Year 1 of the program was completed last September 2014 and Phase 2, Year 2 started this January 2015, and is anticipated to run until September 2016. The program focuses on these key program components: capacity building, advocacy and networking, and technical and financial assistance.

In the Philippines, LoveYourself Inc. as the sub-sub-recipient (SSR), together with The Philippine NGO Council on Population, Health and Welfare, Inc. (PNGOC) as the sub-recipient (SR) of the grant, and Cebu Plus Association, Inc. as other sub-sub-recipients (SSR), will be conducting CALABARZON Roll-out Peer Education Training on Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and Condom Distribution on March 20-22, 2015 at Roan Building M.Basa street. Brgy. VII, San Pablo City, Laguna 4000.

The main goal of the training is to equip selected CBO representatives with the necessary knowledge, attitude and skills as peer educators for them to better implement BCC and condom distribution activities.

LoveYourself Inc. is looking for a capable Documenter for the CALABARZON Roll-out Peer Education Training on Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and Condom Distribution who will provide the following to address the Grant’s requirements:

  1. Document the 3-day training proceedings using the template of the Program (including photo documentation and annexes), and ensure all technical inputs are properly encoded.
  2. Document and summarize highlights of each training session, and the day-ender evaluations conducted by the training team.
  3. Prepare and finalize the proceedings/documentation of the training (with executive summary), and consolidate relevant documents (i.e. presentations, workshop outputs, work plans, handouts, etc.) in the proper format as required by the Program.

Key Qualifications:

  1. Established previous experience in documenting trainings, workshops and similar types of activities.
  2. With excellent writing skills (in English) and good communication skills.
  3. Familiarity with the training/workshop topic/s.
  4. At least a college graduate, with a degree on communications, journalism and other related fields.
  5. Should be based in Metro Manila.

FAIR HIRING POLICY

LoveYourself Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and highly encourages applicants from the gay, bisexual, and transgender community who have experience in non-profit and community development work.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should submit an expression of interest (EOI) letter together with the applicant’s CV/resume, IHP consultant’s biodata form (refer to link below), and sample documentation works, via e-mail to vinn@loveyourself.ph and cc: jhaydee@loveyourself.ph    and info@loveyourself.ph on or before March 6, 2015 (Friday), 5:00 pm (PH time), addressed to Mr. Ronnivin G. Pagtakhan Executive Director of LoveYourself Inc. Technical review of documents will be done and the most qualified applicant will be contracted by LoveYourself Inc.

You can download the IHP consultant’s biodata form through this link:

  
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ISEAN-Hivos Program (IHP) – Global Fund Round 10 – Multi-Country HIV and AIDS Grant
Expression of Interest (EOI) Number: TLY-16
Issuance Date: March 2, 2015 (Monday)
Deadline of Submission: March 6, 2015 (Friday), 5:00 pm (PH time)

Call for Expression of Interest for a VISUAL PRODUCTION FIRM for IHP-P2-Y2 IEC Visual Ad Campaign for HIV Prevention among Young MSM and TGs under LoveYourself Inc. for the ISEAN-Hivos Program Phase 2, Year 2 in the Philippines – “Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce the Vulnerability to and the Impact of HIV Infection among MSM and TG in the Islands of Southeast Asia”

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

In 2010, the Islands of Southeast Asia Network on Male and Transgender Sexual Health (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10. The programme, entitled ‘Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in the Islands of Southeast Asia’, was approved by GFATM. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and transgender (TG) to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Timor Leste. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSM and TGs. Phase 1 of the program was implemented from October 2011 to September 2013. Phase 2, Year 1 of the program was completed last September 2014 and Phase 2, Year 2 started this January 2015, and is anticipated to run until September 2016. The program focuses on these key program components: capacity building, advocacy and networking, and technical and financial assistance.

In the Philippines, LoveYourself Inc. as the sub-sub-recipient (SSR), together with The Philippine NGO Council on Population, Health and Welfare, Inc. (PNGOC) as the sub-recipient (SR) of the grant, and Cebu Plus Association, Inc. as other sub-sub-recipients (SSR), will be developing IHP-P2-Y2 IEC Visual Ad Campaign for HIV Prevention among Young MSM and TGs on March 2-30, 2015.

The main goal of the project is to enhance awareness among young MSM and TGs, and to generate awareness among the general youth population on STI/HIV and AIDS prevention, and HIV counseling and testing, through a visual campaign in support of the National HIV testing week.

LoveYourself Inc. is looking for a capable Consultant for the IHP-P2-Y2 IEC Visual Ad Campaign for HIV Prevention among Young MSM and TGs who will provide the following to address the Grant’s requirements:

  1. Develop Four (4) different poster designs with  (3) layouts each : Facebook profile photo, Cover Photo and Poster layout targeting young MSM young TG, young males, and young females will be developed, which will focus on HIV prevention and HIV testing.


Key Qualifications:

1.    Must be an established production company for more than two years doing advertising and digital marketing;
2.    Has extensive experience in developing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) and visual campaign materials for LGBT and HIV awareness;
3.    Has the appropriate production equipment or can source out the needed photo shoot production equipment and materials to ensure production of quality visual ad campaign materials;
4.    Has the ability to develop a costing plan for visual ad campaign production;
5.    Has enough qualified manpower to be involved in producing and finalizing the visual ad campaign materials;
Preferably based in Metro Manila.

FAIR HIRING POLICY

LoveYourself Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and highly encourages applicants from the gay, bisexual, and transgender community who have experience in non-profit and community development work.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should submit an expression of interest (EOI) letter together with the applicant’s CV/resume, IHP consultant’s biodata form (refer to link below), and sample documentation works, via e-mail to vinn@loveyourself.ph and cc: jhaydee@loveyourself.ph    and info@loveyourself.ph on or before March 6, 2015 (Friday), 5:00 pm (PH time), addressed to Mr. Ronnivin G. Pagtakhan Executive Director of LoveYourself Inc. Technical review of documents will be done and the most qualified applicant will be contracted by LoveYourself Inc.

You can download the IHP consultant’s biodata form through this link:

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ISEAN-Hivos Program (IHP) – Global Fund Round 10 – Multi-Country HIV and AIDS Grant
Expression of Interest (EOI) Number: TLY-15
Issuance Date: March 1, 2015 (Sunday)
Deadline of Submission: March 6, 2015 (Friday), 5:00 pm (PH time)

Call for Expression of Interest for a CONSULTANT for IHP-P2-Y2 IEC-BCC Materials Development for MSM and TGs under LoveYourself Inc. for the ISEAN-Hivos Program Phase 2, Year 2 in the Philippines – “Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce the Vulnerability to and the Impact of HIV Infection among MSM and TG in the Islands of Southeast Asia”

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

In 2010, the Islands of Southeast Asia Network on Male and Transgender Sexual Health (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10. The programme, entitled ‘Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in the Islands of Southeast Asia’, was approved by GFATM. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and transgender (TG) to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Timor Leste. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSM and TGs. Phase 1 of the program was implemented from October 2011 to September 2013. Phase 2, Year 1 of the program was completed last September 2014 and Phase 2, Year 2 started this January 2015, and is anticipated to run until September 2016. The program focuses on these key program components: capacity building, advocacy and networking, and technical and financial assistance.

In the Philippines, LoveYourself Inc. as the sub-sub-recipient (SSR), together with The Philippine NGO Council on Population, Health and Welfare, Inc. (PNGOC) as the sub-recipient (SR) of the grant, and Cebu Plus Association, Inc. as other sub-sub-recipients (SSR), will be developing IHP-P2-Y2 IEC-BCC Materials Development for MSM and TGs on March 1-29, 2015.

The main goal of the project is to enhance awareness among MSM and TG population and to generate awareness among the general population on STI/HIV and AIDS prevention, HIV counseling and testing and self-empowerment, through an IEC-BCC materials directed to an ICT link (www.loveyourself.ph or www.tgpinas.com ).

LoveYourself Inc. is looking for a capable Consultant for the IHP-P2-Y2 IEC-BCC Materials Development for MSM and TGs who will provide the following to address the Grant’s requirements:

1. Develop Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials for LGBT and HIV awareness.
Five (5) different IEC-BCC designs will be developed:
1.    Two designs for MSM
2.    One design for TGs
3.    Two designs focusing on self-empowerment

Key Qualifications:

1.    Has extensive experience in developing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials for LGBT and HIV awareness;
2.    Has the appropriate production equipment or can source out the needed materials to ensure production of quality of the IEC-BCC materials;
3.    Has enough qualified manpower to be involved in producing quality of the IEC-BCC materials;
4.    Preferably based in Metro Manila. 

FAIR HIRING POLICY

LoveYourself Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and highly encourages applicants from the gay, bisexual, and transgender community who have experience in non-profit and community development work.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should submit an expression of interest (EOI) letter together with the applicant’s CV/resume, IHP consultant’s biodata form (refer to link below), and sample documentation works, via e-mail to vinn@loveyourself.ph and cc: jhaydee@loveyourself.ph    and info@loveyourself.ph on or before March 6, 2015 (Friday), 5:00 pm (PH time), addressed to Mr. Ronnivin G. Pagtakhan Executive Director of LoveYourself Inc. Technical review of documents will be done and the most qualified applicant will be contracted by LoveYourself Inc.

You can download the IHP consultant’s biodata form through this link: