As part of the ASCENT DR-TB approach, community structures will be supported to raise awareness, enhance treatment literacy by people with TB, and advocate for accessible and person-centred care. This project will also complement other projects that are advancing work led by communities and civil society.

This activity is led by Treatment Action Group (TAG), ASCENT DR-TB Consortium partner. At the moment, we have partnered with eight community organizations across different countries:

• Rahama Girl Child and Women Empowerment Initiative, Nigeria
• Yayasan Penyintas Tuberkulosis TERBESAR Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• ChildLife Mozambique
• TBEC and TB People Ukraine
• Ethiopian TB Association
• Gwebindlala HIV/AIDS Organization, South Africa
• Centre for Community Development Initiatives (SCDI), Vietnam
• Initiative for Prevention and Control of Disease, Nigeria

See bellow their reflections on the DR-TB work they are doing in their communities as part of the ASCENT DR-TB project.