The continuum of care in action. Indian NGO provides a model for comprehensive client-centered HIV / AIDS care.

Founded in 1993 in Chennai YRG CARE (Centre for AIDS Research and Education) has become a widely recognized model of service provision for its patient-centered approach its comprehensive service portfolio its commitment to client and community education and its respect for the dignity and privacy of its clients. Because of its reputation as a source of high-quality confidential care YRG CARE has attracted clients not only from the Chennai area but throughout South India some of whom—like Sharmila—travel hundreds of miles for services. (excerpt)