An MSF Manual for Key Populations Programming

Key populations are present in every context where MSF operates. However, they  often remain unseen due to the fear of stigma and harassment from the government, police, and health workers, and from within their communities. This marginalisation results in their health needs frequently being unmet. 

This manual brings together MSF’s extensive experience, materials, and tools for interventions with Key Populations. It presents the steps needed for successful engagement with Key Populations and for ensuring access to necessary healthcare. The manual has been developed in collaboration with programme leads, experts, and crucially, with representatives from Key Populations, ensuring that it reflects their needs and perspectives. 

Our goal is to inspire colleagues in projects and headquarters to actively engage and provide healthcare to these neglected and excluded populations.

The manual below comes with a companion toolbox on SharePoint with ready-to-use tools, templates and resources to support implementation. To access this toolbox please send an email to: key.populations@joburg.msf.org