How DEEPROOTS Works

DEEPROOTS connects communities, young people, and health services through a hybrid system that combines community support, digital platforms, and HIV prevention services.

The DEEPROOTS Model

A Community + Digital HIV Prevention System

DEEPROOTS expands access to HIV prevention by connecting young people with trusted information, peer support, and health services through community and digital platforms.

The model integrates several components that work together to strengthen HIV prevention at community level.

Core Components

The DEEPROOTS System

🏪 Community Information Kiosks

Community kiosks provide accessible spaces where young people can receive HIV prevention information, condoms, and referrals to services.

👥 Peer Community Advisors

Trained youth leaders support their communities by providing peer education, facilitating discussions, and linking people to services.

📞 DEEPROOTS Lifeline

A confidential toll-free helpline allows young people to ask questions and receive trusted guidance.

🚐 Mobile Outreach

Mobile community outreach expands HIV prevention services to high-risk populations and underserved communities.

💻 Digital Information Platform

The DEEPROOTS digital platform provides accessible HIV education and connects young people to prevention tools and services.

📢 Community Advocacy

DEEPROOTS works with local leaders and institutions to strengthen community engagement in HIV prevention.

Impact Pathway

How Change Happens

By combining peer support, accessible information, and service linkages, DEEPROOTS helps communities increase awareness of HIV prevention, reduce stigma, and expand access to youth-friendly health services.

This approach strengthens prevention systems and supports adolescents and young people to stay HIV-free.

Learn More or Get Support

You can learn more about HIV prevention or speak confidentially with trained advisors.