something I needed, because I got to learn more information about problematic watts (STIs). But if one does not come, they wouldnt get that information, yet people are out there having sex without knowledge. Well kana ukaita STI kuseri uko ma1, wakutotya kuenda kuchipatara kwacho. (When one gets an STI in the anal area, they would scared of going to the clinic, because of fear to reveal one’s sexual orientation).” – Gay Member. HIV Programs Despite the raids that have affected the organisation, GALZ has kept the services connected to HIV running by adopting some innovative approaches. HIV services have been running through ‘Buddy Groups’ and peer educators. Peer educators are trained to keep their ears open to check for those in need of the service, identify needs, and distribute condoms and lubricants. These have been assigned at different service areas. They are also stationed at areas identified as ‘hotspots’ where there will give the condoms and lubricants to those in need. If well implemented and monitored, this strategy has potential to bring significant results within the community. However at present, the efficacy of the model has not been assessed effectively. The organisation relies heavily on what the peer educators report. “We rely on what they say, but we may not be certain that they are meeting the people they claim to meet. We are unclear about the service they are providing, and of course we rely on trust.” – GALZ Staff Member. 35 An Assessment of the impact of state sanctioned and unsanctioned raids on GALZ premises and gatherings