Arif Jafar has 32 years of experience in development of community based organisations on skill development and providing HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support programme for sexual minorities and other marginalized sections of the society, across South Asia. He has been instrumental in formation of Naz Foundation International in India, Bharosa Trust, Balarc Foundation, Sankalp Trust, Ibteda-e-Anees and Humkhayal – e- Jafar. With effective leadership skills Community Based Organisations have been integrated into a Regional Network of MSM sexual health projects – ARMAN (Asia Regional Male AIDS Network). Succeeded in increased coverage of CBOs from 11 pre – existent NFI supported projects to 222 such projects in the region. Has presented many papers in national and international seminars and workshops and has expertise in community mobilization and capacity building to reduce risk of STI/HIV infection amongst men. Has managed programme of NFI as the Executive Director of Naz Foundation International and is currently now the Managing Director NFI. Have carried out many studies around sexuality, sexual health, gender, faith, human rights, masculinities, etc. Is a member of Steering Committee – UPSACS and Technical Resource Group on MSM – NACO and also that of NHRC.
