ONG Adhara Sevilla Checkpoint

What ONG Adhara Sevilla Checkpoint does

ONG Adhara Sevilla Checkpoint (legally ADHARA ASOCIACIÓN VIH/SIDA) is a Spanish non-profit association founded in 2004 and headquartered in Sevilla, dedicated to HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive care for key populations including the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with HIV, migrants, and sex workers. The organization operates the Sevilla Checkpoint community health clinic as its flagship facility, providing free, confidential HIV and STI screening using rapid antibody tests alongside PCR-based confirmatory testing. The underlying clinical technology stack includes the GeneXpert PCR system for HIV detection (results in 90 minutes, enabling diagnosis within the 9-10 day post-exposure window period), PCR testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, and rapid immunochromatographic tests for syphilis and hepatitis C — a Point-of-Care model that integrates sample collection, analysis, and treatment initiation within 48 hours for positive cases.

The business model is non-commercial and grant-funded: all services — testing, psychological support, socio-legal advisory, PrEP/PEP access, peer education, and chemsex harm reduction — are delivered free of charge to end users. Funding flows from three primary streams: individual donations and memberships ("hazte socio"), government and institutional grants from Junta de Andalucía, Gobierno de España, Ayuntamiento de Sevilla, and Ministerio de Sanidad, and project-based pharmaceutical partnerships with ViiV Healthcare, Gilead, and MSD. Its go-to-market combines community-led outreach with a channel-partner model anchored by three major public hospitals in Sevilla (Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Hospital Virgen Macarena, Hospital Virgen de Valme) for patient referral and treatment initiation, plus academic collaboration with the University of Seville for student sexual health services and a 25-hour training course on HIV/STI management.

In 2023 the organization expanded to Murcia, establishing Adhara Murcia with peer services at Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca — its first geographic expansion beyond Andalucía. Operational scale in 2024 included 5,387 interventions serving 2,563 people (67% men, average age 35.18), with HIV positivity decreasing from 2.1% in 2023 to 1.4% in 2024 and 53.3% of chlamydia/gonorrhea cases detected in asymptomatic patients. The organization holds Entity of Public Utility recognition from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (2011) and WHO Good Practices recognition (2015).

Name

ONG Adhara Sevilla Checkpoint

Legal name

ADHARA ASOCIACIÓN VIH/SIDA

Website

https://adharasevilla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ONG Adhara Sevilla Checkpoint is a Spanish non-profit founded in 2004 operating community sexual health clinics in Sevilla and Murcia, providing free HIV/STI testing, psychological support, legal advice, and peer education to LGBTQIA+ communities, migrants, sex workers, and people living with HIV.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sexual Health Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (62141), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) (HLAKAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

Keywords

• HIV testing services
• Sexual health clinic
• STI screening
• Community health NGO
• HIV prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevilla

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: Organization operates as a non-profit receiving donations from individuals, partners, and supporters. Offers membership options ('hazte socio') for ongoing support.
2. Government and Institutional Grants: Funded through collaborations with Junta de Andalucía, Gobierno de España, Ayuntamiento de Sevilla, and various public institutions. Receives project-based funding for specific programs.
3. Pharmaceutical Company Partnerships: Collaborations with pharmaceutical companies including ViiV Healthcare, Gilead, and MSD for specific projects, events, and educational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ONG Adhara Sevilla Checkpoint operates a community-based sexual health clinic providing free, confidential rapid HIV and STI testing (syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis C), on-site treatment initiation, psychological support, socio-legal advisory, peer education, PrEP/PEP access, and harm reduction services for vulnerable populations including LGBTQIA+ individuals, migrants, and sex workers.

Product overview

ONG Adhara Sevilla Checkpoint operates as a community-based NGO providing comprehensive sexual health services primarily through its flagship Sevilla Checkpoint clinic. The organization offers rapid HIV and STI screening using point-of-care testing technologies, including PCR-based HIV detection with 90-minute results. Core services include psychological support, socio-legal advisory, PrEP/PEP access, and peer education (PAR) programs. The organization runs specialized programs for migrants, LGTBIQ+ communities, and chemsex harm reduction. Educational offerings include a 25-hour training course on HIV and STIs delivered in partnership with the University of Seville, and a Sexual Health Point service on the university campus. All services prioritize confidentiality and aim to reduce stigma while providing accessible healthcare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sevilla Checkpoint Community Clinic Community sexual health clinic providing rapid screening for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and hepatitis C with results in minutes and treatment access within 48 hours.
• HIV and STI Screening Services Free rapid testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections with confidential results and immediate treatment options for positive cases.
• PCR HIV GeneXpert Testing Point-of-care PCR testing that detects HIV viral genetic material (RNA) within 90 minutes, allowing diagnosis even during the 9-10 day post-exposure window period.
• Psychological Support Services Psychological care and emotional well-being support for people with HIV and other sexual health concerns, including chemsex intervention.
• Socio-legal Advisory Services Legal advice and social support for people with HIV, including rights counseling, immigration law orientation, and social integration assistance.
• PAR (Peer Educator) Program Peer education program where trained individuals with HIV provide support, information, and guidance to newly diagnosed persons in hospital settings.
• PrEP and PEP Services Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) counseling and access support for HIV prevention.
• Mpox Prevention Services Prevention, information, and care services related to mpox (monkeypox) virus.
• Chemsex Support Program Harm reduction program for chemsex practices, providing education, support, and resources for people who use recreational drugs in sexual contexts.
• Migrant Support Services Sexual health resources and support specifically designed for migrant populations, including legal orientation on immigration matters.
• Sexual Health Training Course (University of Seville) 25-hour professional training course on HIV and STI management offered in collaboration with the University of Seville.
• Sexual Health Point at University of Seville Sexual health service point established at the University of Seville for STI prevention and health promotion among students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53% increase in screenings (from 1,844 to 2,819)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hospital Universitario Virgen del RocíocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor public hospital partnership for HIV patient referrals, treatment initiation, and ongoing care coordination. Adhara provides peer support services at the hospital.
• Hospital Universitario Virgen MacarenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with infectious disease unit for HIV/STI patient referrals and specialized medical care coordination.
• Hospital Universitario Virgen de ValmecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with infectious disease unit, with Adhara educators providing PAR (peer) support services at the hospital.
• Universidad de SevillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programs including Sexual Health Points on campus, co-organized educational courses on HIV/STI management, and academic research collaborations.
• Universidad Pablo de OlavideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for educational and research initiatives in sexual health.
• Ayuntamiento de SevillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for public health initiatives, Fast Track Sevilla program, and chemsex awareness services.
• Junta de AndalucíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner for HIV prevention programs, Chemsex training initiatives, and public health projects with co-funding.
• Centro ITS SevillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Sexually Transmitted Infection Center in Sevilla for comprehensive sexual health services coordination.
• Gobierno de EspañacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government partner for HIV/AIDS response programs and public health initiatives.
• ViiV HealthcareminorOthersPharmaceutical company sponsor for Pride Positivo and community health initiatives.
• GileadminorOthersPharmaceutical company sponsor for community health campaigns and HIV awareness initiatives.
• MSDminorOthersPharmaceutical company collaborator for Determinants of Social Health jornadas and HIV-related educational events.
• CESIDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState coordinator of HIV/AIDS organizations for advocacy, joint campaigns (Pride Positivo, Arte Positivo), and policy initiatives.
• European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network participation for HIV advocacy, community involvement in clinical research, and international project collaboration.
• Fast Track SevillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFast Track Cities initiative partner working toward 95-95-95 HIV targets and zero discrimination in Sevilla.
• Agrupación Prueba de VIHDAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIV testing advocacy group organizing annual jornadas on early HIV diagnosis promotion.
• Fundación INTEGRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner for social inclusion and community support programs.
• Apoyo PositivominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational NGO partner for chemsex training jornadas and community health initiatives in Andalucía.
• Stop SidaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalan NGO partner for chemsex training and intervention support.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Apoyo Positivo: Spanish national NGO offering HIV prevention, testing, psychological support, and chemsex intervention services. Named as an Adhara partner for chemsex training in Andalusia, indicating direct overlap in target populations, services, and harm-reduction programming.
• Stop Sida: Catalan NGO focused on HIV/AIDS prevention among gay men and other key populations, with chemsex training and community outreach programs. Listed as an Adhara partner, making it a close peer in mission, target population, and service mix.
• Grupo de Trabajo sobre Tratamientos del VIH (gTt-VIH): Barcelona-based HIV treatment information and advocacy organization serving people living with HIV in Spain. Overlaps with Adhara in providing information, advocacy, and treatment-navigation support to people with HIV.
• CESIDA (Coordinadora Estatal de VIH y SIDA): State-level coordinator of HIV/AIDS NGOs in Spain, of which Adhara is a member. CESIDA coordinates joint advocacy campaigns (Pride Positivo, Arte Positivo) with Adhara and represents the broader Spanish HIV civil society ecosystem.
• BCN Checkpoint / Barcelona Checkpoint: Barcelona-based community checkpoint providing free rapid HIV/STI testing for men who have sex with men and key populations. Most direct Spanish analog to Sevilla Checkpoint, sharing the community-clinic model with rapid testing and integrated prevention services (PrEP, PEP).
• Fundación Triángulo: Spanish LGBTQ+ rights NGO providing health promotion, sexual health services, and community support for LGBTQ+ populations. Comparable in serving LGBTQ+ communities with health and rights programming across multiple Spanish regions.

Broad incumbents

• AIDES (France): Largest French HIV/AIDS and hepatitis NGO, operating community testing centers, harm reduction programs, and advocacy. A broader incumbent peer to Adhara given similar community-based checkpoint model, rapid testing, and key-population focus at significantly larger scale.
• Terrence Higgins Trust: UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity providing testing, prevention (PrEP), and support services. A broad-incumbent peer to Adhara with comparable community-trust-driven model, free testing, and LGBTQ+/key-population focus, but operating at significantly larger scale across the UK.

Emerging players

• Centro ITS Sevilla: Public-sector sexually transmitted infection center in Sevilla collaborating with Adhara. Comparable in delivering STI testing and treatment in the same city but as part of the Andalusian public health system rather than as a community NGO.

Regional players

• CASDA (Asociación Castellón LGTBI) / Lambda Valencia: Regional LGBTQ+ associations providing sexual health and HIV prevention services in Valencia and Castellón. Comparable to Adhara in mission and target population but operating in different Spanish regions without direct overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Adhara_ONG
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AdharaVIH
• Facebookfacebook.com/Adharaong
• Instagraminstagram.com/adhara.ong
• TikToktiktok.com/@adhara.ong
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adharasevillacheckpoint

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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