Wednesday, 17 April 2019

The Mission And Vision Of Bridging The Gap

By Stephen Brown


The world has progressed well beyond our imaginations. However, its to be noted how some people, and more specifically, their attitudes, can resist remaining so backward and primitive. For instance, you have the prevailing views and attitudes towards AIDS. One organization that aims to overturn this harmful precondition is bridging the gap Indianapolis.

What is BTG and where does it spring from. This organization is an alliance, a collation or network of other organizations, local, regional, and international in many countries that work to end the stigmatization of AIDS throughout the world. They key populations that they pinpointed to specifically help are members of the LGBT community, the drug users, and also those who are working in the sex trade.

Among the most prominent organizations in this regard is one that leans towards HIV protection. The human immunodeficiency virus is a blight amongst many societies. However, what stokes the fire of discrimination is the blatant ignorance in its regard. People generally do not know what AIDS entails, let alone how it is different or related to HIV.

And that is just the very thing to do. Leave mind changing to the influencers. However, at this very particular moment, those afflicted are missing out on care and treatment because they dont know what theyre entitled to. Theres this thing about the human psyche in which people tend to gradually own up to what people pelt at them. The most dangerous thing to do is to pick up the stones that other people cast on you and then beat yourself up with them.

Speaking about BGT, they have the noble mission of achieving the reach of HIV and STI prevention in a global level. For the aforementioned key population, they proffer care, treatment, and support. Generally, it is all about bridging gaps. Of course, they also aim to bring awareness, but the point is that they recognize that it isnt the end all. If those afflicted are also more knowledgeable and responsible regarding their disease, it would also contribute much in putting a stopper to the AIDS epidemic.

As per their mission statement, BTG aims to link health and human rights. They rightly perceive that the three demographic subsets above are the most commonly violated in countries all over the world. They constantly receive the brunt of discrimination and stigma.

Another uncommon thing with BTG is that it is not idealistic. They know that world transformation does not take place overnight. Therefore, they zero in their efforts on the community level. Soon, this will become a global advocacy, but realistically speaking, not yet. With a more concentrated effort, they are also able to change more individual lives.

Government authorities, organization heads, and influencers are often blamed for making decisions up from the ivory tower. The same thing cant be said for BGT, with the key demographics on the front seat. From implementation to governance, and generally in all stage of decision making, they get to have their say. They can also bring their grievances and challenges to the table in a more direct way, in such a way thats not like to get forgotten or get lost in translation.

With a tad bit of education regarding the stigma surrounding AIDS, and subsequently eradicating it, then those afflicted may have a more sustainable connection to the all important health services, enabling them to l live comfortably, longer, and with more dignity. However, the advocacy of BGT is not so much on the ingrained bigots, but on the key populations themselves. The concerned populations should realize that they have and are entitled to their human rights, and that includes their access to quality health services.




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