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.
HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowships
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.
pxROAR (Research, Outreach, Advocacy and Representation)
The pxROAR program embraces a two-fold mission: educating its members in HIV prevention research science and advocacy and providing a domestic platform for specific prevention research advocacy campaigns. pxROAR is comprised of a select group of US-based prevention research advocates who represent a range of communities, including some of those that are highly effected by the AIDS epidemic.
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.
HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellowships
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.
pxROAR (Research, Outreach, Advocacy and Representation)
The pxROAR program embraces a two-fold mission: educating its members in HIV prevention research science and advocacy and providing a domestic platform for specific prevention research advocacy campaigns. pxROAR is comprised of a select group of US-based prevention research advocates who represent a range of communities, including some of those that are highly effected by the AIDS epidemic.