The Centre for Integrated Research and Training COIN, is a private nonprofit organization concerned with social issues. It was founded on the 28th November 1988 by a multidisciplinary team of professionals with extensive experience in social work and health. Read more Words from our Director A major contribution of COIN has been its pioneer work defending the health and rights of vulnerable communities which traditionally have been marginalized and discriminated against. This has been achieved through a process of empowerment and capacity building that has enabled excluded groups to achieve greater social participation.     Your  trusted partner Who is your regular, trusted partner? Is it your girl/boyfriend, your lover, your friend…..? Any one of them could pass on the virus if you engage in unprotected sex. Talk to your regular partner and insist on using a condom. Remember a condom not only protects against STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), it also prevents unwanted pregnancies.

PROGRAMMING  Forward Together "Forward Together” was the first project of its kind implemented in the Dominican Republic. It seeks to bring about behaviour change in relation to sexuality, sexual and reproductive health and condom use in sexual workers... Read more  Work and Health This innovative project brings information and services relating to STD/HIV/AIDS prevention to employees at the work place. Read more  CIMS The CIMS project is an integrated program of prevention, information, support and empowerment directed at migrants, potential women travellers, and other key players in countries of origin, transit and destination. Read More