The term Saksham comes from an Indian word which means, "Capable" or "Self- reliant".

Saksham is a five year programme (2008-2013) supported by the GFATM (Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria), to enhance the institutional capacities of key counsellor training institutes to undertake capacity building and counselling supervision for counsellors under the National AIDS Control Programme.

The programme is a unique partnership between 38 academic institutions that are working in close coordination with the public health system (NACO & SACS).

Tata Institute of Social Sciences is the Principal Recipient and it works in partnership with six Sub- Recipients (SRs) and 32 Sub-Sub-Recipients (SSRs) located in 24 states, NCR and one Union Territory of India. With the recent roll out of Counselling Supervision programme, Saksham now has an all India outreach.

Saksham is committed to transparency and accountability and follows GFATM's performance framework, data quality measures and risk management processes. Core principles that guide Saksham's programme implementation are, evidence based planning, results with integrity, commitment to quality, non-duplicative work, close alignment with the national programme, value for money and the 'rights' framework.

TISS invites "Expression of Interest" for appointment of an Audit Firm for project "Saksham-GFATMr-7", under aegis of Tata Institute of Social Sciences for the financial years: 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14.

Experience in auditing grants received from foreign agencies is mandatory. Interested firms are requested to click here for full details of the "Expression of Interest".

The last date to submit a paper version application is 20th May 2013, 5.00 pm. Please post your "Expression of Interest" to the following address: "Saksham-GFATMr-7", Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088.

For any clarification with respect to above advertisement call on 022 - 25525497 or write to hr.gftam1@gmail.com

Saksham's first E-learning course suitable for master trainers working on gender, sexuality and HIV/AIDS has been uploaded. The course titled 'Gender and Sexuality', has been developed by Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health Issues (TARSHI), Delhi.http://www.tarshi.net/ This course deals with the connection between gender, sexuality and HIV/AIDS, ethics in counselling and issues related to dealing with specific groups.

This online course with six modules, and each module with five lessons, includes knowledge-check questions, quizzes, self-reflection queries, interesting and participatory best practices, case studies, and audio-visual exercises.

For enrolling in Saksham's E-learning course, visitors can register in KMS by copy pasting the link given below.

http://www.tissgfatmr7.com/kms/

All Saksham master trainers, counselling supervisors and KMS members can avail of Saksham's E-learning course.

1. Congratulations to Sony Thomas, ZPM, CSWNN, on completing his PhD!

2. Faculty in Charge of Saksham, SSR - Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Prof. (Dr.) Promila Singh, honoured by Chhattisgarh State Government!

3. Read about training programmes completed by Saksham partners from western region!

Click on 'Saksham News' Link given above to view our NEWS Page

New In KMS

One of Saksham's Master Trainers shares about his work with sexual minorities and association with Saksham. Become a KMS Member to read this case study.

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