Health Education for Low-Income Women in Bali

YRS MOBILE CLINIC

on January 24th 2015, YRS provide mobile clinic activities to Singaraja in  Pasar Banjar, Banjar Sekar, Singaraja. This activity is the first YRS services using own cars, previously YRS use rented car and private car. The cars which is supported by Australian Government and result of fundraising in Australian Consulate residence is very helpful for YRS in provide services to the remote areas in Bali.

From this activity, 171 client visited YRS mobile clinic and received sexual-reproductive health services, most of them are women who come from market community and around the market. 40 women received Pap smear examination and early detection for reproductive tract infections, 11 people received VCT test (HIV testing) and more than a hundred people received any kind of general health services and counseling.

This services was accomplished by all YRS staff outside of regular schedule on the weekend (Saturday), so it will not interrupt services in existing clinic

All the communities have a positive response to this activity, because it was an infrequent event that they received from other health service provider in their area. It also seen through support from local community leaders to support YRS activity from beginning to the end of the activity

We are optimist that YRS mobile services will reach more people especially women for sexual and reproductive health services, particularly in rural and remote areas.

Thank You for all the donors and supporters.

Links:

• http://www.yrsbali.org/

The year 2014 marks 10 years since YRS began our program activities in Traditional Markets alongside the community to increase women's knowledge and awareness about Sexual and Reproductive Health. During the last 10 years, more than 18,000 clients have accessed YRS services (80% are women).

Entering the 11th year of working with the community, especially with women through our Centre of Sexual and Reproductive Health in traditional markets, YRS is committed to increasing the range and improving the quality of our services, not only limited to the services at Pasar Badung, Intaran, and Seririt in South and North Bali, but also in every places in Bali. We hope that the scope for the number of women accessing our services is widened in an effort to create a healthier generation through women's health in accordance with YRS’ vision and mission.

In following up from our previous update, we are happy to announce that YRS annual fundraiser aims to buy car to provide educational and clinical through mobile services in traditional market in remote area in Bali. A concept of fundraising was High Tea Party at Australian Consulate Residence  in Bali. More than 50 people from  various  bussinesses gave support to YRS in that event and more than 300 millions rupiah raised.

On behalf all communities and beneficiaries, YRS say a huge “Thank You” to all generous donators and supporters.