The first phase, which ran through September 1999, focused on restarting the activities of the local health center. The emphasis has now turned to education and outreach, with special attention to prevention and health promotion services rather than just medical assistance. In June 2000, MSF phased out its support for another community development project. Local organizations received training on setting up and running associations to support a health center and other local needs. The result was the creation of an NGO devoted to accompanying AIDS patients, as well as several community associations.
Participants continue to receive support from local funds.
Working within the local AIDS control program, MSF has a project focusing on raising awareness of sexually transmitted diseases and increasing access to condoms. About 20 community organizations have been trained in the development and management of AIDS-related projects. MSF has also trained staff of the Ministry of Health and the Indian National Foundation in preventive healthcare techniques for indigenous people. One of MSF's priorities is to support the values and philosophy of the original indigenous health care district concept, whose implementation has unfortunately often resulted in a replica of the regular national health care system. MSF has been working in Brazil since 1991.