Tebelopele Voluntary Counseling And Testing Centers LIMITED

Tebelopele Voluntary Counseling And Testing Centers LIMITED is a non-profit organization based in Botswana, registered to receive federal grant awards from the U.S. government. The organization specializes in HIV/AIDS-related services, focusing on prevention, care, and treatment programs aimed at achieving sustained HIV epidemic control and improving health outcomes in Botswana. Tebelopele's work primarily targets key and priority populations, including female sex workers, men who have sex with men, their partners, and clients in various districts of Botswana. Through its comprehensive approach, the organization implements both facility-based clinical interventions and community-based programs, striving to strengthen primary health care and social service platforms across the country.

Through prime federal grant awards from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Tebelopele has implemented critical HIV services across Botswana. Notable awards include a $2,965,440 Cooperative Agreement in April 2024 for The Botswana's Comprehensive Community Prevention and Continuum of Care Program, which aims to deliver integrated health services and address key HIV/AIDS response challenges. Additionally, the organization received a project grant in January 2021 for facility-based clinical interventions, focusing on maintaining and delivering quality clinical HIV/AIDS services in Tebelopele Wellness Centers. As a sub-grantee to Family Health International, Tebelopele has received multiple sub-awards to support the attainment and maintenance of epidemic control in Gaborone, Francistown, Ngamiland, Selibe Phikwe, and Chobe districts. These sub-awards encompass a range of activities, including HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for key populations and their networks. Tebelopele's work also involves identifying undiagnosed individuals, ensuring linkage to care, retaining patients in treatment, and responding to emerging pandemics like COVID-19. The organization utilizes data to inform program decisions and implements strategies to keep adolescent girls and young women HIV-negative, contributing significantly to Botswana's efforts in combating HIV/AIDS.