By Leandro Cahn | Executive Director
Summary
Over the past few months, Fundación Huésped has continued to provide vital, no-cost services throughout Argentina, including HIV and syphilis testing, counseling on sexual health, legal support, and mental health care. These efforts have reached thousands of individuals, particularly in vulnerable and underserved communities.
Key milestones from our recent activities
Recent Key Activities
Thanks to the generous donations received through GlobalGiving, Fundación Huésped was able to conduct key outreach activities over the past few months.
During the summer vacation period—a time of high travel across Argentina—we organized a community-based testing event at one of the country’s most popular train stations: Mar del Plata. This strategic timing allowed us to reach a large number of people in transit who might not otherwise have access to testing in their home communities. Our team provided free rapid HIV testing, counseling, and educational activities focused on HIV prevention and sexual health. These initiatives are essential to promote early diagnosis and reduce barriers to healthcare access for mobile and often underserved populations.
In parallel, our Executive Director, Leandro Cahn, participated in a public conversation on comprehensive sexuality education during a live talk at the Ticmas stand at the Buenos Aires Book Fair. In dialogue with journalist Patricio Zunini, he reflected on the importance of addressing topics such as masculinities, sexual education, and the role of adults in supporting adolescents—emphasizing that ESI (Comprehensive Sexuality Education) not only informs, but also helps build citizenship and inclusion.
Additionally, Fundación Huésped launched a new partnership with the Córdoba Legislature to strengthen HIV and STI prevention. This joint initiative offers free virtual training courses for healthcare professionals, educators, activists, and community organizations, aiming to enhance public knowledge and build local capacity across the country.
Your continued support through GlobalGiving makes our work possible. In a context where sustaining and expanding our services is more important than ever, we thank you for helping us bring healthcare closer to those who need it most.
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