Programs
AVAC has developed a range of programs, each of
which is designed to address a specific issue
or gap in the biomedical prevention research
field. Every one of AVAC's programs is based on
collaborative partnerships with other civil
society groups working on HIV/AIDS, human
rights, sexual and reproductive health, and
other issues in countries and communities where
research is taking place. These programs
include:
Good Participatory Practice Initiative
In November 2007, UNAIDS and AVAC published "Good Participatory Practice (GPP) guidelines for biomedical HIV prevention trials," which outlines a systematic way for trial sites to work collaboratively with local communities where trials are being implemented. AVAC is undertaking a number of activities to raise awareness about the GPP guidelines, assist trial sites and communities to begin using them, and encourage the adoption of effective 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 is a collaboration between AVAC and the ATHENA Network that 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 a select group of US-based prevention research advocates (“The Core”) to share ideas and experiences drawn from their ongoing work and from participation in specific HIV prevention-related conferences and events. In 2009 - 2010, Core members will contribute to shaping an expanded program of advocacy and community engagement using new and existing forums such as the CHAMP Prevention Research Advocacy Working Group (PRAWG), AVAC's Advocates' Network, and others. The Leadership Core is specifically focused on issues relevant to communities of color and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.
Good Participatory Practice Initiative
In November 2007, UNAIDS and AVAC published "Good Participatory Practice (GPP) guidelines for biomedical HIV prevention trials," which outlines a systematic way for trial sites to work collaboratively with local communities where trials are being implemented. AVAC is undertaking a number of activities to raise awareness about the GPP guidelines, assist trial sites and communities to begin using them, and encourage the adoption of effective 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 is a collaboration between AVAC and the ATHENA Network that 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 a select group of US-based prevention research advocates (“The Core”) to share ideas and experiences drawn from their ongoing work and from participation in specific HIV prevention-related conferences and events. In 2009 - 2010, Core members will contribute to shaping an expanded program of advocacy and community engagement using new and existing forums such as the CHAMP Prevention Research Advocacy Working Group (PRAWG), AVAC's Advocates' Network, and others. The Leadership Core is specifically focused on issues relevant to communities of color and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.