EmpowerHER
Powered by ViiV Healthcare
Brown Girls Brunch Sex Education and HIV Prevention Initiative
Project goals
The EmpowerHER initiative funded by ViiV Healthcare, provides Black/African-American Women, (US and non-US born), living in the bi-state St. Louis Metropolitan area, who are 18 and older with culturally appropriate HIV prevention options that are respectful to Black Women’s lived experiences and realities.
Through our strategic messaging that reframes Black/African-American Women’s risk to reasons/barriers, we provide access to HIV prevention education, services, and products (e.g., condoms, testing, and PrEP) community outreach, HIV/STI prevention kits, HIV/STI testing, and empower women ambassadors through our education series “Brown Girls Brunch”, in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
The Well Sista on Spotify!
The Well Sista, a podcast dedicated all things Black women’s health and wellness. Listen on Spotify and connect with us on social media to let us know what topics you want us to discuss!
Healthcare from people who care
We have been serving St. Louis and East St. Louis residents for over 30 years. Our services cover HIV/STI testing, treatment and prevention, mental health services, substance misuse support and more. We also offer supportive services like food assistance and safe spaces.