Tilla Association of Women Living with HIV has started in April 2003 by five determined and committed HIV positive women. There are now 400 members, with 21 staffs and the association works with all stakeholders. Currently, Tilla is implementing 6 projects.

Tigist Alemu The executive director of the Association

Tilla is a community based association which aims to reduce and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on women, strengthening their coping mechanisms to HIV and AIDS. Tilla works mainly in Awassa City, Alaba special Woreda, Sidama, Wolayta, Gedio, and Kembata-Timbaro Zones of the Southern Region (SNNPR).

Once again, we would like to express our readiness to work to the extent possible in the fight against HIV and AIDS. We honor and appreciate your work and thank you for all that you do to secure the dignity, survival, and healthy future of people with HIV and AIDS.