AVAC's Progams
AVAC provides materials and information,
implements collaborative projects, and does
targeted advocacy around biomedical HIV
prevention research. Below are examples of this
work with communities:
Good Participatory Practice Initiative
In November 2007, UNAIDS and AVAC published a set of guidelines called "Good Participatory Practice (GPP) Guidelines for Biomedical HIV Prevention Trials," which outlines a systematic way for trial sites to work in a collaborative fashion with local communities where trials are being implemented. AVAC is raising awareness about the GPP guidelines, assist trial sites and communities to begin using them, and encouraging the adoption of systematic ways for trials sites conducting biomedical HIV prevention research to collaborate with local communities in positive ways worldwide.
AVAC-GCM HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowships
Launched in 2009, as a collaborative project of AVAC and the Global Campaign for Microbicides, the HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowship program provides support to emerging and mid-career advocates to implement projects related to biomedical HIV prevention research activities in their countries and communities.
Women's HIV Prevention Tracking Project (WHiPT)
WHiPT, a collaborative effort between AVAC and the ATHENA Network, supports women's community-based efforts to monitor, evaluate and develop, or expand advocacy around new and emerging HIV prevention strategies. WHiPT provides support for community-based teams working on specific issues within a local or national context. There are currently three WHiPT teams in southern Africa receiving support for pilot projects tracking the implications for women of the introduction of male circumcision for HIV prevention.
AVAC-CHAMP Leadership Core
The AVAC-CHAMP Leadership Core is a joint project of AVAC and the Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project (CHAMP). The project provides a forum for US-based prevention research advocates to share ideas and experiences drawn from their ongoing work and from participation, as Core members, in specific HIV prevention-related conferences and events.
AVAC regularly convenes meetings, seminars, trainings, and conference calls to discuss specific topics that are relevant to the promotion of the ethical implementation of scientifically valid biomedical HIV prevention research trials
Click here for some of our recent transcripts and meeting reports.
AVAC provides information on HIV prevention research in a number of formats, including website content, written publications, and updates via email through our Advocates' Network. We hope that these resources are useful in educating communities about research and ways to get involved.
Visit our Download Center for specific publications, fact sheets, and other helpful resources.
Join the Advocates' Network for periodic email updates and analyses on biomedical HIV prevention research.
Good Participatory Practice Initiative
In November 2007, UNAIDS and AVAC published a set of guidelines called "Good Participatory Practice (GPP) Guidelines for Biomedical HIV Prevention Trials," which outlines a systematic way for trial sites to work in a collaborative fashion with local communities where trials are being implemented. AVAC is raising awareness about the GPP guidelines, assist trial sites and communities to begin using them, and encouraging the adoption of systematic ways for trials sites conducting biomedical HIV prevention research to collaborate with local communities in positive ways worldwide.
AVAC-GCM HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowships
Launched in 2009, as a collaborative project of AVAC and the Global Campaign for Microbicides, the HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowship program provides support to emerging and mid-career advocates to implement projects related to biomedical HIV prevention research activities in their countries and communities.
Women's HIV Prevention Tracking Project (WHiPT)
WHiPT, a collaborative effort between AVAC and the ATHENA Network, supports women's community-based efforts to monitor, evaluate and develop, or expand advocacy around new and emerging HIV prevention strategies. WHiPT provides support for community-based teams working on specific issues within a local or national context. There are currently three WHiPT teams in southern Africa receiving support for pilot projects tracking the implications for women of the introduction of male circumcision for HIV prevention.
AVAC-CHAMP Leadership Core
The AVAC-CHAMP Leadership Core is a joint project of AVAC and the Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project (CHAMP). The project provides a forum for US-based prevention research advocates to share ideas and experiences drawn from their ongoing work and from participation, as Core members, in specific HIV prevention-related conferences and events.
AVAC regularly convenes meetings, seminars, trainings, and conference calls to discuss specific topics that are relevant to the promotion of the ethical implementation of scientifically valid biomedical HIV prevention research trials
Click here for some of our recent transcripts and meeting reports.
AVAC provides information on HIV prevention research in a number of formats, including website content, written publications, and updates via email through our Advocates' Network. We hope that these resources are useful in educating communities about research and ways to get involved.
Visit our Download Center for specific publications, fact sheets, and other helpful resources.
Join the Advocates' Network for periodic email updates and analyses on biomedical HIV prevention research.