Mr. M. Rafeeq Malik, President
31-Gulistan Colony near STN Tower
Bahawalpur
Punjab 63100
Pakistan
Membership: national
The main purpose of the organization is to slow down
the spread of HIV in the both urban and rural communities through HIV
prevention activities designed to raise community awareness.
Substance Abuse and AIDS Prevention Foundation (SAAPF)
Natalya Lukyanova, Director
16/2 Yangelya Street, Room 108,
Kiev 03057
Ukraine
Membership: national
The goal of the organization is to support and
contribute to the development of health and social protection of
people vulnerable to HIV/AIDS epidemic and drug addiction. They carry
out innovative prevention programs that reach out to high schools,
universities, hospitals, groups supporting people living with HIV, and
other NGOs.
Rede Nacional de Pessoas Vivendo Com HIV/AIDS (RNP+)
J. Humberto Mello, General Secretary
Rua Voluntarios de Sao Paulo
3398 – CEP 15015-2000
Brazil
Membership: national
This is a national organization of people living with
HIV and AIDS which exists to promote the strengthening of the HIV
serologically positive people, in any stage, independent of their
sexual orientation, gender, creed, race or color, at community, state
and national levels.
West African Network of AIDS Service Organizations (WANASO)
Dr. Cheick Tidiane Tall, Coordinator
c/o Enda Tiers Monde Mali
200 rue 424 Oulofobougou
BP 3123 Bamako
Mali
Membership: regional
The organization is part of the region-wide network
AFRICASO. Its main purpose is to strengthen networking and build
networks among organizations and groups working on HIV/AIDS at
national, sub-regional level. It also advocates for interests of
communities and community organizations working on HIV/AIDS to develop
their capacity to lobby for their interests. It facilitates the
exchange and sharing of appropriate, practical and timely information
on HIV/AIDS with and among organizations working on HIV/AIDS in West
Africa.
AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT)
Charles M. Roy, Executive Director
399 Church Street, 4th Floor
Toronto M5B 2J6
Canada
Membership: national
This is a community-based organization that provides
health promotion, support, education and advocacy for people living
with HIV/AIDS and those affected by HIV/AIDS.
Ukrainian Family Planning Association (UFPA)
Mr Boris Vornyk, President
P.O. Box 274,
Kiev 34, 01034
Ukraine
Membership: national
The aim of the organization is to promote reproductive
and sexual health in Ukraine by prevention of unwanted pregnancies,
sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, and by providing access to
authoritative information on sexual and reproductive rights.
Community for Reproductive Health and Population Development (CRPD)
Dr. Manirul Islam, President
47 Rajar Dewri
Dhaka 1100
Bangladesh
Membership: national
The mission of the organization is to motivate,
educate and improve health and population program of the country
independently or in association with other government or
non-government organizations. It is involved in information, education
and communication activities for HIV/AIDS/STD prevention.
Voluntary Health Services Society (VHSS)
Dr Nasir Uddin, Executive Director
House # 273-274, Baitul Aman Housing Society
Road # 1, Adabar, Shyamoli
Dhaka-1207
Bangladesh
Membership: national
This is a national coordinating organization committed
to provide institutional support services to its members, affiliates
and others concerned for the promotion of health. It uses networking
and advocacy to create opportunities for the NGO community to
participate in the national decision making process in Bangladesh.
Resource Centre for Primary Health Care (RECPHEC)
Shanta Lull Mulmi, Executive Director
GPO Box No 117
Bagbazar, Kathmandu
Nepal
Membership: national
The goal of the organization is to build an efficient
health information documentation center. It works to provide
educational support on a regular basis to the grassroots primary
health workers, development activists by means of newsletters, books,
and journals, newsletters and other audiovisual materials.
Central and Eastern European Harm Reduction Network (CEEHRN)
Emilis Subata, Coordinator
Gerosios Vilties 3
Vilnius, LT-20009
Lithuania
Membership: regional
The aim of this association is to develop and
implement common policies to benefit the health and well being of
individuals living in Central and Eastern European countries and in
Newly Independent States. It works with all GO-s and NGO-s and other
associations towards development and support of activities in the
field of prevention and reduction of all harms related to non-medical
drug use, especially HIV infection. It also evaluates efficiency of
harm reduction programs at the region, publicizes results of these
activities and informs communities, governments and the international
community about the situation in these countries. Moreover, it
supports humanization of the response of society towards drug
consumers and people living with HIV or AIDS in order to prevent them
being marginalized, to prevent growth of social tension and to protect
their irrevocable human rights.
Africare Trust
Ms. Mary Okoth
70 First Avenue
London W10 4NL
UK
Membership: international
The purpose of the organization is to undertake and
promote voluntary work in education, social care and advocacy among
African people affected by or living with HIV/AIDS, with particular
emphasis on the African continent. It seeks to provide information and
promote informed choices and decisions to preserve and protect health,
provide relief of sickness and advance education amongst African
people affected by HIV/AIDS.
Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA)
Dr Musa Asake, General Secretary
1 Noad Avenue
Jos, Plateau,
P.O. Box 63
Nigeria
Membership: regional
The purpose of the organization is to glorify God
through various objectives including feeding the hungry, clothing the
poor, and supporting and enriching the physically and spiritually
needy. On HIV/AIDS, it is committed to assist in the government’s
efforts through a dedicated AIDS ministry team working to raise
awareness about the disease and promoting preventative measures. They
provide training to counselors and mobilizing communities to
participate in home-based care.
AIDS, Medicines & Miracles (AMM)
Augustus Nasmith Jr., Past President
1201 East Colfax Avenue, Suite 330
Denver, Colorado 80218
USA
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to act as a
charitable institution promoting education with respect to AIDS and
HIV. It seeks to provide support and services to those people who
tested positive for HIV, and to families of those individuals. It also
provides a forum for the discussion and networking of information
regarding all approaches to healing those afflicted with HIV and AIDS.
Enfants de Dieu, Enfants des Hommes (EDEH)
M. Theo Kabanga Bitoka, President
68 Boulevard Biangala
B.P. 11239 Kinshasa I
Democratic Republic of Congo
Membership: national
The main purpose of the organization is to protect and
promote children's rights, especially those street children and those
disadvantaged, including orphans, refugees, disabled, and young
mothers.
International Christian AIDS Network (ICAN)
Rev J. Guyer
Den Texstraat 28
1017 ZB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Membership: international
This is an ecumenical, Christian, voluntary,
independent organization promoting Christian concern in the filed of
HIV/AIDS. Its members are drawn from various churches. Its focus is to
involve Christians in the HIV/AIDS primary prevention, prevention of
discrimination and stigmatization of people infected with HIV and
others who are affected, including special attention to care for women
and children.
Rehabilitation Center "Skhody"
Sergiy Dvoryak, President
Razumovskaya Street 1/3
Odessa 65008
Ukraine
Membership: national
The main purpose of the organization is to conduct
charity activity in the interest of society through helping certain
categories of people who need help. On AIDS, they render medical and
psychosocial care for people with drug addiction and HIV/AIDS.
Action, Espoir et Vie (AEV)
Dénis d’Olivera, President
s/c Programme National de Lutte Contre le SIDA
04 BP, Contonu 0378
Benin
Membership: national
This is an organization of people living with HIV and
AIDS in Benin. Its purpose is to improve the quality of life of people
living with HIV and AIDS through self-help and mutual support.
Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba (SERC)
John Schellenberg, HIV Prevention Researcher
2nd Floor, 555 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0W4
Canada
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to promote
universal access to comprehensive, reliable information and services
on sexuality and related health issues by fostering awareness,
understanding and support through education.
AIDS Treatment News (ATN)
John S. James, Editor
AIDS Treatment News
c/o Philadelphia FIGHT
1233 Locust St., 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
USA
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to provide
up-to-date information on public policy developments whether they
involve changes in clinical trials or the drug-approval process.
Through its on-line and hard copy publication, it provides one of the
primary treatment resources for community-based organizations and
government agencies. Physicians, counselors, and clinicians are among
the many professionals who regularly turn to AIDS Treatment News for
accurate, timely reporting. Leading US newspapers such as The New York
Times, The Wall Street Journal, Cable News Network, Journal of the
American Medical Association, and ABC and CBS News have all depended
on AIDS Treatment News for vital information about the many facets of
the AIDS epidemic.
Fundacion Nimehuatzin
Rita Arauz, Executive Director
Apartado A-262
Managua
Nicaragua
Membership: national
The objective of the organization is to advocate for
changes in attitudes and practices that constitute factors related to
risks of HIV infection. It works to educate the community and the
general public on these issues. Its programs include education,
communication, research and direct assistance and defense of human
rights as a strategy to prevent the further spread of HIV and AIDS.
The Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa
Peggy K Harper
990 Seventh North Street
Liverpool, New York 13088
USA
Membership: international
The purpose of the organization is to address the
shortcomings for the provision of humanitarian care of those dying
from HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. It seeks to raise funds to assist
African hospices to extend their outreach and increase their ability
to serve persons with AIDS and their loved ones.
Social Youth AIDS Service Organisation - New Names
Olexiy Buyadgie, Chairman
10/6 Dalnitskaya Street
Odessa 65005
Ukraine
Membership: national
The purpose is to improve activities directed to
prevention and decrease in the level of HIV spread. It aims to creates
conditions for each citizen, irrespective of sex, age, HIV-status,
income and other circumstances, to have access to effective methods of
prevention, modern medical treatment, and psycho-social support.
Civil Society Consultative Group on HIV/AIDS (CiSCGH)
Dr. A. I. Atta, National Coordinator
Plot 461 Kumasi Crescent
WUSE II, Abuja
PO Box 1890
Nigeria
Membership: national
The purpose of this national coalition of
organizations is to coordinate, facilitate and advocate ensuring the
needs and issues of civil society organizations working on HIV/AIDS
are addressed. It provides a coordinated and coherent input to the
national response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Central Coast HIV Prevention Network (CCHPN)
Dr John David Dupree, Project Coordinator
c/o San Benito Health Foundation
351 Felice Drive, Hollister
California 95023
USA
Membership: national
The mission is to work towards maintaining and
upgrading health care services to Hispanics and the medically indigent
population of San Benito. Its AIDS related programs include
development and evaluation of replicable models of HIV prevention
strategies.
The Lindesmith Center - Drug Policy Foundation (TLC)
Deborah Peterson Small, Director of Public Policy
925 Ninth Avenue, New York
NY 10019
USA
Membership: international
This organization is a leading independent drug policy
and research institute in the United States. It promotes drug policies
based on the principle of harm reduction. It advocates methods based
on common sense, science, public health and human rights to reduce the
harms associated with both drug use and failed policies.
Instituto para el Desarollo Human-Bolivia (IDH)
Dr Edgar C Valdez, Director
Modesto Omiste 743
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Membership: national
The purpose is to contribute to the improvement in the
quality of health service provision within the framework of respect
for human rights. On HIV/AIDS, the organization works to strengthen
community approaches to prevention and multi-sectoral collaboration.
Public Movement "Faith, Hope, Love" (FHL)
Tatiana Semikop, Chairman
sq. Molodu 17
Odessa 65006
Ukraine
Membership: national
The purpose is to organize HIV/STD prevention among
vulnerable groups of people, including injecting drug users, female
sex workers, and men who have sex with men. It trains specialists and
volunteers on teaching prevention and providing social support.
International AIDS Empowerment (IAE)
Skip Rosenthal, Director
10525 Vista del Sol
#130 El Paso, TX 79925
USA
Membership: sub-regional
The organization has membership both in the United
States and in Mexico comprised largely of HIV positive people. It
provides peer advocacy, treatment education programs, drug donations
for use in third world countries, training for speakers’ education
bureau, outreach to HIV+ women, and development of case management
system and prevention model that includes peer advocates, treatment
educators, nurses, nutritionists, psychologists, and social workers.
New York University, School of Continuing Professional (NYU/SC)
Dr Vera Jelinek, Director International Programs
Office of the Dean, NYU
25 West 4th Street
New York, NY 10011
USA
Membership: national
The organization is an educational institution that
provides more than 2,000 credit and non-credit courses in its
professional and degree programs. It is the leading and largest
private institution for adult education in the country with annual
enrollments of approximately 65,000. It has developed an HIV/AIDS
Mental Health Counseling curriculum for Namibia in partnership with
the University of Namibia.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF)
Patricia L. Christen, Executive Director
995 Market Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, California 94103
USA
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to end the pandemic
and human suffering caused by HIV. It provides a comprehensive array
of compassionate and critical services including cutting-edge
treatment publications, one-on-one treatment consultations, housing
assistance and California AIDS Hotline.
Progressive Organization of Gays in the Philippines
Edgar D. Atadero, President
90 J. Bugallon Street
Project 4, Quezon City 1157
Philippines
Membership: national
The main aim is to promote an end discrimination
against gay men. The organization implements projects that enhance
dignity of gay men and cooperates with other principled groups towards
the realization of the organization objectives. Its HIV/AIDS
activities involve largely members’ HIV prevention education, and
HIV/AIDS advocacy.
Walio Katika Mapambano na AIDS Tanzania (WAMATA)
Dr Rose Lilly Maeda, Executive Director
WAMATA DAR Branch
Mazinde Street, PO Box 33279
Mikocheni B, Dar-es-Salam
United Republic of Tanzania
Membership: national
The mission is to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS
through information, education, communication and counseling. It also
aims to contribute to minimize the social, psychological, economic
effects of the epidemic by supporting HIV infected and affected
persons and their families. It carries out education activities,
advocacy and fund-raising to support interventions, organizational
development and community mobilization for HIV/AIDS prevention.
Service Health and Development for People Living with HIV/AIDS
(SHDEPHA+)
Joseph B. Katto, Chairperson
Aggrey Street No. 9
Kariakoo Area
P.O. Box 13713, Dar es Salaam
United Republic of Tanzania
Membership: national
The purpose of this organization of people living with
HIV/AIDS is for mutual support and self-help. It facilitates access to
treatment, health improvement and counseling for positive living. Its
current activities include pre and post test counseling, home based
care and home visits for people living with HIV and AIDS and orphans,
community education, and advocacy for human rights of people living
with HIV and AIDS and orphans.
Azerbaijan Association "IMDAD-SOS" support for people with
HIV/AIDS
Ms. Saadet Allakhverdiyeva, Head International
Relations Section
34, J.Jabbarly Street
Baku 370065
Azerbaidjan
Membership: national
The purpose of the association is to provide social,
legal, moral and medical support to HIV/AIDS patients. It also
organizes and carries out large-scale advocacy work on AIDS.
Fundación Marco Antonio (FMA)
Ana Lucia S. de Estrada, Vice President
21 Avenida "A" 3-42, zona 15
Vidts Hermosa 1
Guatemala
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to improve the
quality of life and dignified death for terminally ill AIDS patients
through hospice care.
LIFELONG AIDS Alliance (LAA)
Judith Billings, Board President
1002 East Seneca Street
Seattle, WA 98122
USA
Membership: national
The purposes of the organization are to prevent the
spread of HIV and to provide practical support services and advocate
for those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. Its programs include
nutritional consultations, transportation services, in-home chore
service, full-service case management, insurance continuation, housing
assistance, legislative advocacy and prevention and education
activities.
He Intends Victory (HIV)
Bruce A. Sonnenberg, President
5 Wrigley
Irvine, CA 92618
USA
Membership: national
The organization is a Christian ministry to those
affected by HIV and AIDS. Its services include provision of free
information packets, phone counseling, support groups, AIDS education
with AIDS educators who are also HIV+, hospital visitation, building
homes for HIV+ babies, and working with governments in international
settings.
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
Patricia Hindmarsh, Director/External Relations
153 Cleveland Street
London, W1T 6QW
UK
Membership: international
Their mission is to enable people to have children by
choice not chance. Their activities aim to empower individuals to
exercise their fundamental human right to plan their families and to
enjoy good reproductive health. It implements reproductive health
programs in accordance with the principles of the ICPD Programme of
Action in 39 countries worldwide.
Network of Communication and Information for Mutual Helping Groups
(RED Peru)
José Luis Ascencios Vega, General Coordinator
Avenue Ignacio Merino 1855
Of. 301 Lince
Lima 14
Peru
Membership: national
The main purpose is to share information, promote
educational and sport activities, promote and support development of
mutual helping groups and to promote actions on human rights and
solidarity among different groups and people living with HIV/AIDS.
Center For Micro Finance (CMF)
Ms Srijana Rana, Senior Program Officer
P.O. Box 20933
Chandol, Kathmandu
Nepal
Membership: national
The vision of the organization was to establish an
autonomous, sustainable and wholly owned Nepali agency. The
organization offers a mix of programs and services designed to meet
the emerging needs of individual micro-finance institutions as well as
consultation to the sector as a whole.
Liga Colombiana de Lucha Contra el Sida (LCLCS)
Claudia Ayala, Director
Avenida 32 14-46, Bogota
Colombia
Membership: national
The organization aims to improve the quality of life
of people living with HIV and AIDS, prevent the spread of the epidemic
and mitigate the social impact in the communities through prevention
and education programs, advocacy for human rights, and capacity
building in appropriate technical areas.
Aids Law Unit, Legal Assistance Centre
Ms Michaela Figueira, Coordinator
(PO Box 604)
4 Körner Street
9000 Windhoek
Namibia
Membership: national
The mission is to collectively strive to make the law
accessible to those with least access, through education, law reform,
research, litigation, legal advice, representation and lobbying, with
the ultimate aim of creating and maintaining human rights culture in
Namibia.
International Renaissance Foundation (IRF)
Denis Poltavets, Manager Public Health Programs
Artema Street 46
Kiev 04053
Ukraine
Membership: national
The organization is one of the first charitable
organizations created to promote the development of an open and
democratic society in Ukraine. It supports and provides grants to
numerous NGOs in Ukraine, as well as educational, community, cultural
and artistic organizations as well as publishing houses in country.
Gente Positiva (Gente+)
Erickson Chiclayo, Executive Director
6 Avenida 1-73 Zona I
Guatemala 01001
Guatemala
Membership: national
This is an organization of people living with
HIV/AIDS. Its purpose is to promote the improvement in the quality of
life and the defense of human rights of people infected with HIV or
those who develop AIDS, as well as supporting those who are indirectly
affected (family, friends, and the community).
The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO)
Sophia Mukasa Monico, Executive Director
Head Office/Training Centre
PO Box 10443
Kampala
Uganda
Membership: national
The objectives of the organization are to offer
psychosocial, material, therapeutic and spiritual support to HIV
infected persons and their immediate families, relatives and friends.
It initiates and executes in programs and campaigns intended to
safeguard the interests of infected persons against discrimination,
mistreatment or unkindness of any sort relating to employment,
residence, social gathering, among others. It also initiates and
promotes schemes for education, economic self-sustenance and community
based welfare for orphans left by HIV infected persons.
Africare Inc. (AFRICARE)
Dr. Clarence S. Hall, Director of HIV/AIDS
440 R Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
USA
Membership: international
The purpose of the organization is to assist in the
improvement of health of the people in Africa, including improvement
of health resulting from economic, agricultural, educational and
social development in harmony with the environment.
AIDS Task Force of Fiji (ATFF)
Jane Keith-Reid, Executive Director
Suite 2, 2nd Floor Narsey's Building
Ellery Street, Suva
Fiji
Membership: regional
The purpose is to increase awareness and reduce the
risk in relation to HIV/AIDS and to reduce discrimination against
people with HIV/AIDS in the pacific region. It works to increase the
capacity of NGOs from the pacific region to carry out HIV/STI
prevention and care programs.
Asociación Coordinadora de Sectores de Lucha contra el SIDA
(ACSLCS)
Annelise H de Salazar, Vice President
5 calle A 1-57
zona 3
Guatemala
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to coordinate NGOs
as well as organizations from the private and public sector and civil
society in Guatemala that work in the diverse effort to reduce the
impact of HIV/AIDS in the country. It works to bring together
organizations that work in prevention, treatment issues, human rights
and raising public awareness of the epidemic.
GESTOS - HIV Positivity, Communication and Gender Issues
Alessandra Nilo, Coordinator
Rua dos Médices, 68- Boa Vista
Recife/PE 50070-290
Brazil
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to improve the
quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS and to prevent the
appearance of new HIV infections. Their work focuses on gender
relations, sexual citizenship and communication working with women,
teen-agers of Recife, mostly of poor communities. It also provides
psychosocial interventions through mutual help groups and legal
assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Montefiore Medical Centre of Bronx, New York (MMC)
Eli Camhi, Administrative Director
111 East 210th Street
Bronx, New York 10467-2490
USA
Membership: national
The organization is a New York State Department of
Health designated AIDS center. It provides a broad array of services
for adult patients living with AIDS.
Forum of Solidarity Youth Against AIDS
Elis Hrkalovic, Director
Vahide Maglajlic 14/5
Sarajevo 71000
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is prevention and
protection from HIV/AIDS by educating youth and teachers about
sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. The organization also
provides psychosocial support and protection for people living with
HIV and AIDS.
Fundación Preventiva del SIDA "Fernando Iturbide"
Dr. Cristina Calderón Melgar
10a Calle 4-86, zona 10
Guatemala
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to reduce the
spread of the HIV epidemic through prevention activities to inform,
educate and capacitate different groups of people in Guatemala. Its
activities include training on prevention for business workers,
education of the police and the military and training in prevention of
AIDS and drugs for public school teachers.
Tanadgoma Center for Information and Counseling on Reproductive
Health
Giorgi Kuchukhidze, Chairman
44 Chavchavadze Avenue
380079 Tbilisi
P.O. Box 421
Georgia
Membership: national
The center aims to promote awareness of the Georgian
population on reproductive health issues, including prevention of
unwanted pregnancy, STDs and HIV/AIDS, using individual and group
counseling and peer education programs. It works with different groups
engaged in high-risk behavior including injecting drug users.
HIV/AIDS Patients' Support Foundation
Zurab Tatanashvili, Programs Co-ordinator
118 T. Tabidze Street
Tbilisi 380000
Georgia
Membership: national
The major goal of the organization is to provide
social, material assistance to people living with HIV. It also carries
out prevention campaigns to educate and promote supportive attitudes
from society in general.
Together to Save the Future
Yuri Osianu, President
Toma Ciorba 3
Falesti 5903
Republic of Moldova
Membership: national
The organization aims to prevent further spread of HIV
infection through propagation of model healthy living and harm
reduction. It undertakes awareness raising on AIDS/STD prevention
among the general population. It also provides moral support and help
for drug users and for those infected with HIV.
Bemoni Public Union
Tamar Sirbiladze, Chairman
16 Kavtaradze Street
Tbilisi 380 086
Georgia
Membership: national
The organization aims to decrease the spread of drug
addiction in Georgia through preventive measures. It has developed
specific programs in alcohol and drug prevention, including harm
reduction. It operates a counseling and prevention center.
Intercambios Associación Civil
Graciela Touzé, President
Corrientes 2548 - 1° E
Buenos Aires 1046
Argentina
Membership: national
The association is dedicated to the study of and
attention to problems related to drug use. It works to improve the
lives of people who use drugs both by providing direct services to
this extremely marginalized and vulnerable community, and by lobbying
for changes in drug control and public health policy.
Asociación de Ayuda al Seropositivo (ASEPO)
Rosario Viana, Vice President
Mercedes 1877/703
CP 11200, Montevideo
Uruguay
Membership: national
The objective of the organization is to support people
living with HIV and AIDS and to defend their rights. The organization
provides counseling services and support for people living with HIV,
their families and friends.
Asociacion Via Libre
Dr Robinson Cabello
Jr. Paraguay 478
Lima 1
Peru
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to develop
STD/HIV/AIDS primary prevention strategies for women and men who have
sex with men. It also provides support services to improve the quality
of life of people living with HIV and to promote and protect their
rights, including legal assistance.
Regional Salus Foundation
Oleksandra Sluzhynska, President
PO Box 320
Lviv 79000
Ukraine
Membership: national
The organization is a charitable foundation concerned
with rendering assistance to persons with sexually transmitted
infections and HIV, particularly marginal groups at high risk of
getting HIV including diagnostic and treatment services. It also
provides information to students and workers on HIV prevention.
Organization for Social Development of Unemployed Youth (OSDUY)
Md. Shahab Uddin, Chairman
55 Purana Paltan, 3rd Floor
Dhaka 1000
Bangladesh
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to create avenues
for production, income and employment oriented activities for the
unemployed youth through micro-credit and homestead capital
development. It engages in AIDS awareness activities for the general
population.
Association de Recherche de Communication et d'Action pour le
Traitement du SIDA (ARCAT SIDA)
Jean Marie Faucher, Director
94-102, rue de Buzenval
75020 Paris
France
Membership: national
The organization promotes research, communication and
action for AIDS treatment. It works particularly with vulnerable
migrant populations from Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Tanzania Public Health Association (TPHA)
Dr Adeline Kimambo, Program Manager
Ocean Road (National Institute of Medical Research Compound)
P.O. Box 7785
Dar es Salaam
United Republic of Tanzania
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is the promotion of
the practice of public health in Tanzania. It provides a forum for
discussions and carries out information dissemination. It also
promotes research and advocates for policy in favor of health in
Tanzania and facilitates the development and dissemination of
culturally relevant information to vulnerable groups and/or
communities.
AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA)
Mr Sizwe Shezi, Project Officer
237 Musgrave Road
Durban, Kwa Zulu-Natal 4062
South Africa
Membership: national
The main purpose of the foundation is to manage,
mobilize and allocate resources pertaining to AIDS and HIV infection.
It sees that organizations and initiatives they work with deliver
services of exceptional quality to the communities they serve to
address issues related to HIV/AIDS.
Indonesia Mosque Association (IMMIM)
Dr. Atty. Uleng Hamid
Jl. S. Iariang 2, Makassar
Indonesia
Membership: national
This organization provides a space for unity and
religious teachings. It has been implementing a prevention program on
HIV/AIDS with an Islamic approach.
Sarada Society for Care & Counselling of AIDS (SSCCA)
Dr. Milan K. Dinda, Secretary
MIG (L) Block - 5, Flat -7
M.B. Road, Birati Abason
Calcutta 700 049
India
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to serve as a
society for professional social work and social science research,
training, project intervention, documentation, advocacy and related
activities on ICPD Cairo consensus on program of action and
sustainable development and patterns of empowerment and activities on
HIV/AIDS prevention and care. Its mission is to promote and defend the
rights of women and men, including adolescent, to decide freely the
number and spacing of their children, and the right to the highest
possible level of sexual and reproductive health by developing a
sustainable self-reliant society at large.
Chinese Association of STD & AIDS Prevention and Control (CASAPC)
Wang Kean, President
27 Nan Wei Road
Xuan Wu District
Beijing 100050
China
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to unite, organize
and mobilize vast numbers of health workers and the personages of
various circles to participate in and evolve the campaign of AIDS
prevention and control in the whole society within the scope of
National Law. It serves to ensure Chinese health and strengthen the
building of socialist spirit as well as material civilizations; and
propagates and popularizes the knowledge of STD/AIDS prevention and
control among the public.
Centro de Investigación y Promoción para America Central de
Derechos Humanos (CIPAC/DDHH)
Francisco Madrigal Ballestero, Coordinator
Avenida 8, calles 1-1 bis
San Pedro, Mts. De Oca
San José
Costa Rica
Membership: national
The objective of the organization is to investigate
the status and promotion of all kinds of human rights particularly for
socially marginalized groups and minorities. Its work focuses on gay
and lesbian populations and people living with HIV and AIDS.
Asia Pacific Council of AIDS Service Organizations (APCASO)
Mr M Puravalen, Secretary
12 Jalan 13/48 A
Boulevard Shop Office Off Jalan Sentul
Kuala Lumpur 51000
Malaysia
Membership: regional
The organization is part of the global International
Council of AIDS service organizations. It aims to increase capacity of
community based organizations and NGOs to respond to HIV/AIDS and
develop coordinated regional response through network building,
capacity building and advocacy within the framework of human rights.
AIDS Care Project (ACPG)
Mr Hayden Majajas, Director
#315 Sunrise Shinjuku
Hyakunin-cho
Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-0073
Japan
Membership: national
The main objective of the organization is to impart
lasting knowledge and education regarding HIV/AIDS upon its main
target audience, young people. Through outreach work and AIDS Charity
parties, it seeks to encourage young people to practice safer sex. It
also provides support to young people living with HIV.
FUNDAMIND
Gerardo Isaac B. Mitre, President
24 de noviembre 140
(C.P. 1170) Buenos Aires
Argentina
Membership: national
The mission of the organization is to work in
solidarity with young people and their families to reduce poverty and
AIDS through health, education and prevention programs, leading to
greater dignity.
Parivartan
Ms. Arati Samajpati
Sector-8 Gandhinagar
Gujarat 382008
India
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to ensure an
improvement in the quality of life at the community level through
health and education. Its mission is to create awareness, disseminate
knowledge and impart life useful education to the community,
especially to the children, adolescents and women, including on issues
related to HIV/AIDS.
Charity Anti AIDS Foundation
Andrey Protopopov, President
Office 305, Stepnogo Fronta Street
Poltava 36023
Ukraine
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to carry out
HIV/AIDS prevention interventions among injecting drug users, sex
workers and their clients through education, outreach, information and
training on harm reduction. It produces materials that provide
information on access to medical and social support.
Religion Counts
Dr Suwanna Satha-Anand
c/o CFFC
1436 U Street, NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20009
USA
Membership: international
The organization provides for the significant and
consistent presence of the international, progressive and interfaith
community in both international and local policy development processes
regarding early population stabilization, quality reproductive health
services, and the alleviation of poverty. It convenes and engages that
large segment of the global religious community - from official
religious bodies and religiously based NGOs to individual religious
and spiritual leaders - whose religious beliefs and values are
consistent with the goals and objectives of the United Nations.
Red Venezolana de Gente Positiva (RVG+)
Poltgo. Walter Trejo, Focal Point
Av. Romulo Gallegos
Edf. Maracay, piso 11
apto. 21, Urb.
El Marqués, Caracas 1071
Venezuela
Membership: national
This is an organization of people living with HIV/AIDS
that seeks to promote the participation and welfare of people living
with HIV to improve the quality of their life.
Programa de Soporte a la Autoayuda de Personas Seropositivas
(PROSA)
Pablo Anamaria Cardenas, Executive Director
Domingo Cueto 335
3er Piso Lince
Lima 14
Peru
Membership: national
The organization works to support people living with
HIV/AIDS to improve the quality of their life and to defend their
rights, particularly their right to access to treatments.
Sumy Regional Prophylactics Centre of HIV/AIDS (SUMY)
Dyachenko Natalya, President
Kirov Street 118/2
Sumy 40021
Ukraine
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to assist in the
development and introduction of new approaches in problems of HIV
prophylaxis. It works on HIV/AIDS and STD prevention among groups at
risk and improvement in lives of people living with HIV, and
prevention of negative social consequences, which influence the spread
of HIV including, drug use, prostitution and sexually transmitted
diseases.
Fondation mondiale Recherche et Prévention SIDA (World Foundation
for AIDS Research and Prevention)
Prof. Luc Montagnier, President
1 rue Miollis
Paris 75015
France
Membership: international
The main objective is the development of scientific
research and communication in the field of AIDS, including AIDS
treatments and vaccine research. It supports and collaborates with
research institutes in a number of countries for this purpose.
Fundacion para Estudio e Investigation de la Mujer (FEIM)
Maria Ines Re
Paraná 135 Piso 3ro.
Dpto. 13
Buenos Aires 1017
Argentina
Membership: national
The aim of the organization is to develop research,
studies, programs, training and other activities to improve social,
labor, legal, political, economic, family health and women's status in
Argentina.
RESULTS, Inc. and RESULTS Educational Fund
Ms Joanne Carter, Legislative Director
440 1st Street, NW Suite 450
Washington DC 20001
USA
Membership: international
The purpose of the organization is to create public
will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty through education,
events, media coverage and research. It has worked to increase US
investment in global TB control, as it is one of the leading
infectious killer of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Catholic AIDS Action (CAA)
Sr Dr. Raphaela Händler, CEO
17 Jan Jonker Road
POB 11525 Windhoek
Namibia
Membership: national
The organization builds on Roman Catholic affiliated
groups and institutions to inspire and support programs of HIV/AIDS
prevention, home-based care, spirituality and support for orphans. The
organization is represented on all governmental task forces dealing
with HIV/AIDS, as they relate to social services, medical care and
health, policy and planning, counseling or training.
Uniunea Nationala a Organizatiilor Personalor Afectale de HIV/SIDA
(UNOPA)
Lucia-Maria Stirbu, Executive Director
Calea Mosilor, no.225
bl.33-35, sc.B, et 2, ap.39
Bucharest, Secteur 2
Romania
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to organize and
sustain concrete actions for the benefit of Romanian HIV positive
people within the frame created by the UN Convention on Human Rights.
It is composed of 18 federations and associations of HIV positive
persons.
Patronato de lucha contra el SIDA, Inc. (PLUS)
Irene López Severino, Executive Director
Calle Montecristy No. 50, 2do.piso
Apartado Postal 3316
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Membership: national
The main aim of the organization is to contribute to
the prevention of STDs/HIV/AIDS in the Dominican Republic. It helps
both public and private organizations to develop their prevention
programs in these areas, including education on rights of people
living with HIV/AIDS and their access to medical and psychosocial
support. It develops services for people living with HIV and AIDS and
their families.
Community Organizations Regional Network (CORN)
Dorothy Manuel
c/o ZERO Regional Environment Organization
158 Fife Avenue, Harare
Zimbabwe
Membership: regional
The main mission of the organization is to assist in
the continuous upliftment of rural livelihoods, through community
based and community-driven programs in five SADC countries namely:
Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. It aims to
develop adequate capacity for rural communities to manage and sustain
their own development as well as assist in policy development and
implementation that contributes to improved rural livelihoods.
Initiative Privée et Communautaire de lutte contre le SIDA au
Burkina Faso (IPC/BF)
Marie Rose Sawadogo, Executive Director
15-151 Ouagadougou
Kadiogo 06 BP 10220
Ouagadogou 06
Burkina Faso
Membership: national
The main purpose is to reduce the transmission of HIV
in Burkina Faso through strengthening the mobilizing capacity of
communities as well as stimulating and supporting activities of NGOs,
associations and grassroots organizations involved in the response to
the AIDS epidemic.
Lesotho Network of AIDS Services Organizations (LENASO)
Ms Mamotsamai Ranneileng, Chairperson
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Membership: national
The objective of the organization is to facilitate
sharing of information and resources related to HIV/AIDS work among
NGOs, CBOs, National AIDS Programme, and other interested individuals
and agencies. It promotes collaboration and cooperation among its
member organizations. It also promotes coherent and supportive
non-discriminatory policies on medical, social, economic, political,
legal, ethical and religious matters affecting people with HIV
infection and AIDS and their families.
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC)
Adele Webb, President
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 8
Reston, Virginia 20190-5202
USA
Membership: international
This is a professional organization committed to
fostering the individual and collective professional development of
nurses involved in the delivery of health care to persons infected or
affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and to promoting the
health, welfare, and rights of all HIV-infected persons.
Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA)
Martha Koome, Chairperson
Mucai Drive, off Ngong Road
Nairobi, PO Box 46324
Kenya
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to offer legal
advice and representation to women in need and to create awareness of
legal rights and educate women on how to claim through
self-representation in courts. It also works to create public
awareness on women's rights issues, legislative reform, monitoring and
advocacy.
Society for Women and AIDS in Africa-Burundi (SWAA-Burundi)
Françoise Bigirimana, President
Boulevard de l'Independence n° 133
Bujumbura 6301
Burundi
Membership: national
The organization has two principal objectives. One is
to prevent HIV/STD infections and sustain the fight of individuals and
communities of women in society. It also aims to reduce the impact of
HIV/AIDS and to support people living with HIV and AIDS and their
families to better understand the nature of the disease and help them
face the impact of HIV/AIDS on their lives.
Aventis Pasteur
Mr J.J. Bertrand, Chairman and CEO
2 Avenue Pont Pasteur
Lyon 69367
France
Membership: international
This private sector organization is a world leader in
vaccines and the third largest AIDS research program in the world. It
contributes to the protection and improvement of human health by
creating superior immunological products for the prevention and
treatment of infectious diseases and cancers.
Association de Lutte Contre Le SIDA (ALCS)
Hakima Himmich, President
17 Boulevard Al Massira Al Khadra - Maârif
Casablanca 20100
Morocco
Membership: national
The objective of the organization is to assist medical
services to fulfill their role in relation to providing services for
people living with HIV. The organization provides direct support to
people living with HIV, including promoting respect and protecting
their human rights. It is also engaged in HIV prevention education.
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
Anne-Marie Helland, Special Advisor HIV/AIDS
Sandakerveien 74
P.O. Box 45 44 Nydalen
Oslo 0404
Norway
Membership: international
The organization is one of the largest development
agencies in Norway that is a church-based organization. It works with
long-term development assistance, emergency relief and advocacy across
the globe. It works mainly with locally established partners and
provides professional and financial assistance, including training and
other forms of cooperation aimed at building up locally based
programs. It has projects and partners in more than 70 countries on a
wide range of development related topics, including HIV and AIDS.
Amigos Siempre Amigos, Inc. (ASA)
Leonardo Ernesto Sánchez Marte
Yolanda Guzman #183 (2do.Piso)
Villa Maria, Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Membership: national
The mission of the organization is to create and
maintain a safe space for the gay community to undertake prevention
programs and services that stop the spread of HIV/AIDS epidemic. It
aims to contribute to the defense of human rights of this community
and improve the quality of their life, including health, to contribute
towards the development of an equal and just society.
Centro de Orientación e Investigación Integral (COIN)
Santo Rosario Ramírez
Anibal de Espinosa #352
Villas Agrícolas, Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to contribute to
the improvement of the quality of life of socially marginalised
groups, particularly women migrants, sex workers, urban industrial
workers in conditions of poverty through education, information,
communication and social integration.
AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)
Craig Thompson, Executive Director
1313 N. Vine Street
Los Angeles, California 91803
USA
Membership: national
The organization is a community based organization
that is a direct provider and resource for HIV/AIDS services and
information, and an advocate at all levels of government for people
with HIV/AIDS. It is committed to serving all people infected by,
affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County and
provides quality services to its diverse client base.
HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of
America (HIVMA)
William Powderly, MD, Chair
99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 210
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
USA
Membership: national
This is an organization of more than 5,000 physicians
and scientists whose mission is to promote and recognize excellence in
patient care, education, research, public health and prevention in the
field of infectious diseases.
Movimiento de Apoio à Problemática da SIDA (MAPS)
António José Malta de Carvalho Leite
Avenida Cidade Hayward C1
D2 Caves Vale Carneiros
Algarve-Faro, Apartado 495-8003 Faro
Portugal
Membership: national
The organization aims to support the community in all
of Argave region regarding HIV/AIDS, drug addiction, sexuality and
homelessness. It services include a day Centre for occupational
training and workshops, a night crisis Centre, self help and support
groups, counseling and psychosocial support, home care and prevention
programs among others.
Vivo Positivo
Rodrigo Pascal, President
Ernesto Pinto Lagarrigue 131
Recoleta, Santiago
Chile
Membership: national
This is an organization of people living with HIV/AIDS
in Chile. Its main purpose is to improve quality of life of people
living with HIV and AIDS by defending their rights as citizens and
advocating their access to treatments of several kinds, including
optimum therapy to treat HIV/AIDS. It is also engaged in prevention
activities and networking with other organizations.
Indian Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS (INPPLUS)
Ashok Pillai, President
Flat No 6, 93 South West Boag Road
T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 017
India
Membership: national
The organization is a national network of, for and by
people living with HIV/AIDS in India. It aims to improve the quality
of life of people living with HIV by providing a sense of belonging
and support. It works towards improved access to treatment and
information as well as promotes social acceptance of people living
with HIV and AIDS to end stigma and discrimination.
Caribbean Association for Feminist Research (CAFRA)
Nelcia Robinson, Coordinator
P.O. Bag 442
Tunapuna Post Office
Trinidad & Tobago
Membership: regional
The organization aims to promote and support the
continued growth and development of the feminist movement in the
entire region; research and document the situation of women in the
region from the perspectives of ethnicity, class, culture, and gender
relations; and influence policy at national, regional and
international levels.
Population Concern
Mr Russell Dickson, Acting Chief Executive
Studio 325, Highgate Studios
53-79 Highgate Road
London NW5 1TL
UK
Membership: international
The organization works for the improvement of the
quality of life worldwide by advancing the right of all people to
exercise free and informed reproductive health choice and to have
access to confidential sexual and reproductive health services,
including family planning. In particular, it promotes the right of
women and young people to have effective access to those services and
the right of women of all ages to an education, which enhances their
economic and social standing.
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Janis Spire, Chief Operating Officer
805 15th Street, Suite 500
Washington DC 20005
USA
Membership: national
The mission of the organization is to identify, fund
and conduct critical pediatric research that will lead to better
treatments and prevention of HIV infection in infants and children, to
reduce and prevent HIV transmission from mother to child and to
accelerate the discovery of new treatments for other serious
life-threatening pediatric diseases.
Japanese Foundation for AIDS Prevention (JFAP)
Dr Tadao Shimao, Chair
Terayama Pacific Bldg. 4F
Toranomon 1-23-11
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
Japan
Membership: national
The main purpose of this foundation is to disseminate
knowledge on the prevention of AIDS, to assist studies for the
prevention and transmission of AIDS, and to conduct international
exchanges of information on AIDS so as to contribute to enhance health
and welfare of the people.
Bristol Myers Squibb Company (BMS)
John McGoldrick, Executive Vice President
345 Park Avenue, New York,
NY 10154-0037
USA
Membership: international
This is a publicly traded company with shareholders
throughout the world. It is a leading diversified worldwide health and
personal care company whose principal businesses are medicines, beauty
care, and nutritional and medical devices. Its involvement in the area
of HIV/AIDS includes research and development for HIV/AIDS treatments,
marketing of various products for HIV/AIDS, Secure the Future, a
philantrophic program to prevent HIV/AIDS among women and children in
certain African countries.
Health and Development Networks (HDNET)
Tim France, Director
IDASA, 357 Visagie Street
Pretoria, Gauteng 0001
South Africa
Membership: international
The mission of the organization is to mobilize a more
effective response to HIV/AIDS and other
health-and-development-related issues by improving information,
communication and the quality of debate. It uses largely the
electronic forums to strengthen communication on these issues.
The League of Kenya Women Voters (LKWV)
Hon. Martha Karua, Chairperson
Muchai Drive off Ngong Road
Nairobi
Kenya
Membership: national
The organization aims to empower women so as to
increase their participation on an equal basis with their male counter
parts in the political, economic and social spheres and to solve
problems they face as a community. It aims to sensitize society on
gender related issues especially cultural practices that hinder
women's development and lobby for legislative amendments that
discriminate against women.
Salamon Alapitvany Foundation
Julie Vullnetari, Cultural Advocate
PO Box 1152
Balastya 6764
Hungary
Membership: national
The foundation is committed to the regeneration of
community in Southern Hungary. It seeks to do this through provision
of non-prejudicial and non-discriminatory opportunities to those who
have been marginalised by the violence of exploitation, prejudice and
intolerance. It has particular regard for the special needs of women
and girl children, who participate in prostitution.
Uganda Network of AIDS Service Organisations (UNASO)
Wamimbi Richard, Coordinator
Nakulabye Balintuma Road
PO Box 27346
Kampala
Uganda
Membership: national
The goals of the organization are to strengthen the
capacity of individual AIDS Service Organisations (ASOs) through joint
resource mobilization, sharing information, expertise and skills
development. It serves as a focal point for developing guidelines,
standards, planning, monitoring and evaluation of ASOs. It supports
organizational development among NGOs and community based
organizations and advocates for interests of the service providers and
beneficiaries.
Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium (KANCO)
Allan G. Ragi, Executive Director
Chaka Road, off Argwings Kodhek Road
Nairobi
Kenya
Membership: national
This is a leading network for NGOs, community based
organizations and religious institutions in Kenya committed to
HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support through provision of current and
practical information. It provides a forum for sharing and builds the
capacity of its members to provide quality services in response to
HIV/AIDS epidemic. It tries to complement government effort in the
development and articulation of relevant national policies on
HIV/AIDS.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PHRMA)
Sean Darragh
1100 15th Street, NW
Washington DC 20005
USA
Membership: national
This private sector organization represents the
country's leading research-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow
patients to live longer, healthier, happier, and more productive
lives. Investments of its member companies in discovering and
developing new medicines are leading the way in the search for new
cures.
Dévelopement Communautaire Deco Mousseau (Deco-Mousseau)
Maître Augustin Musas Zand
Mobilisi, Kinshasa 9645
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Membership: national
The aim of the organization is to study, promote an
effective framework and the support of development projects for rural
communities, illiterate population and unemployed youth, for their
education and information. Certain projects supported by the
organization include the creation of a rural dispensary for the relief
and care of the communities in relation to HIV prevention and care.
International Medical Corps (IMC)
Mr Martin Zogg, Director of International Operations
11500 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite 506
Los Angeles, California 90064-1524
USA
Membership: international
The organization is a global humanitarian, non-profit
organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through
health care training and medical relief programs. Its mission is to
improve the quality of life through health interventions and related
activities that increase local capacity and are sustainable in the
long-term. In the past two decades, it has responded to public health
and medical emergencies in 23 countries on four continents.
Fédération Algérienne des donneurs de Sang (FADS)
Smali Mohamed , Vice President
des Jardins BP 60
Tébessa 12005
Algeria
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to get blood
donations. It has developed a national plan based on volunteers with
the aim of providing support to people who have HIV and AIDS, their
families, and friends, without regard for age, nationality, religion
or sexual orientation.
Association for Prevention HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (TADA)
Anna Nowak
ul. Malkowskiego 9/2
Szczecin 70-305
Poland
Membership: national
The main aim of the organization is to counteract the
spread of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through
information on safer sexual behavior. It implements education and
training programs on HIV/AIDS and STI prevention.
Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA)
Merle Mendonca, Programme Coordinator
56B Austin Place and Hadfield Street
Georgetown, PO Box 10653
Guyana
Membership: national
The purpose is to monitor and defend civil and
political rights, especially those relating to the administration of
justice, freedom of expression and democracy. It also works to secure
the economic, social and cultural rights of vulnerable people of
society, especially women, children, indigenous people, people with
disabilities, persons living with HIV/AIDS and prisoners.
Action Pour le Développment de l'Afrique à la Base (ADAB)
Mme Odette Chantal Tiomo, President
Dschang, Ouest
BP 342 DSCHANG
Cameroon
Membership: international
The organization promotes the development of
communities in Africa. It promotes community based initiatives and
supports micro credit programs, education on modern technologies,
defense and protection of rights of indigenous people, literacy
programs for the youth and indigenous people, and protection of health
of indigenous people and other youth engaged in micro-initiatives and
community development.
International Planned Parenthood Federation, East and South East
Asia & Oceania Region (IPPF ESEAOR)
Datuk Dr Raj Karim, Regional Director
246 Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur 50450
Malaysia
Membership: regional
This organization is part of the global IPPF. It is
committed to promote sexual and reproductive health in the region
through advocacy efforts and by building the capacity of its members
to play a lead role in providing means for affordable, accessible and
quality sexual and reproductive health services, including family
planning. It advocates among volunteers, decision-makers and opinion
leaders at the regional and national levels, better understanding of
family planning and sexual and reproductive health issues affecting
the region.
Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH)
Raymond Martin, Executive Director
1817 Rupert Street
McLean, Virginia 22101
USA
Membership: international
The mission is to promote international health and
wholeness from a Christian perspective. The organization provides
field-oriented information resources and a forum for discussion,
networking, and fellowship to the spectrum of Christian organizations
and individuals working in international health.
Grupo de Incentivo à Vida (GIV)
Prof. Jorge Adrian Beloqui, Vice-President
Rua Capitão Cavalcanti 145
São Paulo 04017-000
Brazil
Membership: national
The organization is mainly formed by people living
with HIV and AIDS with non-positive volunteers to provide services and
support to HIV positive people and improve their quality of life.
Association pour la Defense des Droits de la femme et de l’enfant
(ADDFE)
Mme Mali Mint Sidi, Secretary General
Ksar, Nouakchott
BP 2477
Mauritania
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to promote and
protect the rights of women and children. It carries out prevention
and care activities on HIV/AIDS, both in urban and rural areas
including, a center for nutrition and rehabilitation for street
children, seminars on HIV/AIDS prevention, awareness raising on
reproductive health, and creation of a Centro for community health for
rural women.
Malawi Network of AIDS Service Organisations (MANASO)
Francina Nyirenda, National Coordinator
Old Chlleka Road, HHI
BT Synod Premises
Blantryre 265
Malawi
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to coordinate
HIV/AIDS activities and promote collaboration and interaction among
AIDS service organizations. It also aims to mobilize and allocate
resources to these groups for the benefit of Malawi society. It seeks
to liaise closely with the National AIDS Control Program and the donor
community.
Mozambican Network of AIDS Service Organizations (MONASO)
Emilia Adriano, Executive Director
Av. Ahmed S. Touré 2701
2nd Andrr, Maputo
Mozambique
Membership: national
This is an umbrella organization of different NGOs
that dedicate their work against AIDS in Mozambique. Its objectives
include to mobilize the general community through NGOs, religious
institutions and other social, economic and professional sectors to be
involved in AIDS related work and to promote prevention through
education activities and support of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Botswana Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (BONEPWA+)
David Chizao Ngele, National Chairman
Corner Maratadibe/Shashe North road
The Village, Gaborone
Botswana
Membership: national
This is an organization of people living with HIV and
AIDS in Botswana. It main objective is to facilitate the formation of
support groups of people living with HIV and AIDS in Botswana. It
seeks to share information, ideas, experiences and resources between
and among these support groups and to facilitate the coordination of
HIV/AIDS programs of such support groups to enhance their role and
impact. It also engages in income generating projects that will
improve the quality of life of people living with HIV and AIDS.
Botswana Network of AIDS Service Organisations (BONASO)
Ms Rantona Koketso, Chairperson
Gibadwe, Village Plot 5281
Gabarone City Council
PO Box 3129
Botswana
Membership: national
The objectives of the organization is to facilitate
networking, sharing of information, best practices among member
organizations and partner institutions. It promotes advocacy and
policy and decision making; provides capacity building training to
member organizations; and coordinates efforts of NGOs and community
based organizations to avoid unnecessary duplication of services and
competition for scarce resources.
Apoyando en Salud Sexual Y VIH/SIDA Kimirina
Graciela Salvador-Davila, President
Ramirez Davalos 258 y Paez
Quito, Pichincha
Ecuador
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to promote safe and
satisfying sexuality through participatory processes in defense of
human rights and responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It's objective
is to mobilize organizations to include HIV/AIDS into their area of
work. With those already working on HIV/AIDS, it helps to improve the
quality and coverage of their work. It promotes a broader
understanding of HIV/AIDS as a development issue that includes gender,
education, human rights, and reproductive health among others.
Canadian Treatment Advocates Council (CTAC)
Louise D. Binder, Co-chair
147 Coleridge Avenue,
Toronto Ontario M4C 4H7
Canada
Membership: national
People living with HIV/AIDS direct the organization.
It advocates to ensure the research and development of safe and
effective HIV/AIDS treatments, a cure for HIV/AIDS, and equitable,
affordable and timely access to all HIV treatments.
Instituto de Educacion y Salud (IES)
Carmen Murguía Pardo, Coordinator
República de Chile 641
Jesús María, Lima 11
Peru
Membership: national
The mission of the organization is to develop models,
programs and interventions on sexual and reproductive health to
prevent HIV infection particularly among adolescents and young people.
Organisation des femmes pour la santé et l'alimentation et le
développement (OFSAD)
François Dongmo Tetouom, Peer Educator
B.P. 13683 Yaoundé
Cameroon
Membership: national
The objectives of the Organization are to raise
awareness of women and young people in particular, and the public in
general regarding health, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS and
nutrition.
Grupo Pela Vidda (Pela Vidda)
Octavio Valente Junior, President
Av. Rio Branco, 135
Grupo 709
Rio de Janeiro 20040-006
Brazil
Membership: national
People living with HIV/AIDS, their friends and family
form the organization. It develops a wide range of activities in both
the fields of care and prevention that actively involves and empowers
people living with HIV and AIDS. Its activities include public
education, legal support service, outreach education for specific
communities, home based care and care and treatment education among
others.
Merck & Co. Inc.
Raymond V Gilmartin, Chairman, President & CEO
One Merck Drive
Whitehouse Station
New Jersey 08889-0100
USA
Membership: international
This is a global research driven pharmaceutical
company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad
range of human and animal health products, directly through its joint
ventures and provides pharmaceutical benefit services through
Merck-Medco Managed Care. The company provided a grant that led to
Enhancing Care Initiative, a multinational program that aims to
enhance the care of men, women and children living with HIV or AIDS in
resource-scarce countries.
OraSure Technologies, Inc.
Robert D. Thompson, CEO
150 Webster Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
USA
Membership: international
The main purpose of this private corporation is to
create, combine and collaborate to be the world's best oral fluid
diagnostics company. It develops, manufactures and markets medical
devices and diagnostic products for use by public and private sector
clients, clinical laboratories, physicians' offices and workplace
testing. It is the leading supplier of oral fluid collection devices
and assays to the life insurance industry and public health markets
for the detection of antibodies to HIV.
Women’s Health Organisation of Nigeria (WHON)
Lofom House
21 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way
P.M.B. 21178
Ikeja
Nigeria
Membership: national
The aim of the organization is to work with women’s
groups particularly and other community based organizations to
strengthen their capacity to identify and address women and adolescent
health problems. It works with 21 women’s groups in 10 states of the
country integrating HIV/AIDS information and education in their
projects for youth and women alike.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
Dr Michael Sinclair, Senior Vice President
1450 G Street, NW, Suite 250
Washington DC 20005
USA
Membership: international
The organization is an independent philanthropy
focusing on the major health care issues in the United States and
South Africa. Its HIV/AIDS work is focused on informing the national
policy discussion about the HIV/AIDS epidemic within the context of a
changing treatment and health care delivery and financing system. The
work involves issues of health care coverage, financing, access to
care, and prevention, particularly for those increasingly impacted by
the epidemic, including women, people of color and young people.
Fundacion de Ayuda al Immunodeficiente (FUNDAI)
Dr Jorge Benetucci, President
Rodriguez Peña 1385 3°C
Buenos Aires 1021
Argentina
Membership: national
The organization works for the prevention, care and
research on AIDS and other retroviruses within the country. It
provides medical and laboratory services, psychological support to
patients and their relatives. It also offers training programs for
professional education.
Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR)
Ms Akhila Sivadas, Executive Director
C-100 B, First Floor, Kalkaji
New Delhi 1100019
India
Membership: national
The organization is committed to advocacy and research
in, and on, the media, in order to strengthen the gender and
development perspective of the mass media. It monitors print, radio
and television. It also conducts surveys on emerging trends. With the
research results, it creates awareness about crucial issues amongst
media, advocates for better and more informed representation about
gender and development issues such as HIV/AIDS, child rights, and
violence against marginalised groups.
Instituto de Educacion Integral para la Salud (IDEI)
Janet Midori Ikeda, Co-Director
21 Avenida 3-22
zona 3 Quetzaltenango
Guatemala
Membership: national
The purpose of the organization is to strengthen the
local organizations of rural indigenous communities in Southwestern
Guatemala. It trains local health promoters and midwives with
methodological tools that promote democratic participation and assist
the community in formulating systematic strategies to improve their
reproductive health and prevent STI and HIV/AIDS infection.
International Aid Inc. (IA)
Milton B. Amayun, Vice President, International
Programs
17011 W Hickory
Spring Lake MI 49456-9712
USA
Membership: international
The purpose of the organization is to provide
Christian service, both material and spiritual to the ill, the
elderly, children and the needy without regard to race, color, creed
or gender and to support and assist organizations which operate for
similar purposes.
Associação de Apoio a Pessoas com VIH/SIDA (ABRACO)
Dr Maria José F. Campos, Vice President
1259-169 Lisbon
Portugal
Membership: national
The goals of the organization are to support people
affected by HIV/AIDS; to train and educate health workers involved
with HIV/AIDS; and to prevent HIV in general population, with
particular focus on young people, drug users, sex workers, women,
people in prisons and other vulnerable groups. It advocates against
discrimination and promotes and defends the rights of people living
with HIV and AIDS.
Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace
(IIFWP)
Ricardo de Sena
3600 New York avenue, NE
Washington DC 20002
USA
Membership: international
The organization is dedicated to the promotion of
world peace through education programs, workshops, conferences, and
publications. It seeks to encourage and support the efforts of world
leaders from all disciplines and to build coalitions among a wide
range of non-governmental, religious, cultural and educational
institutions in advocating solutions to pressing world problems.
The Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF)
Mr Doan Van Thai, Chief of Office
60 Batieu, Hanoi
Viet Nam
Membership: national
This is an umbrella social organization of youth and
youth structures in Vietnam. Its objectives are to rally and unite all
forces of the Vietnamese youth to strive to bring the country out of
poverty and backwardness towards a prosperous people, a strong country
and an equitable and civilized society and to bring happiness and
progress of the youth.
Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies (IWES)
Denese Shervington, Chair, Board of Directors
1600 Canal Street, Suite 706
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
USA
Membership: international
The mission of the institute is to improve the
physical, mental, and spiritual health and quality of life of women of
color and their families. Its goal is to develop culturally
proficient, multi-disciplinary and holistic health intervention
programs, activities, and research models for women, adolescents, and
people of color that promote health and quality life through social
change, public policy and collaboration in research, medical
education, health advocacy and policy development.
National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC)
Paul Kawata, Executive Director
1931 13th Street, NW
Washington DC 20009-4432
USA
Membership: national
The organization is dedicated to developing leadership
within communities of color to address the challenge of HIV/AIDS. As
the only national organization that is a voice for communities of
color infected and affected with HIV/AIDS, it carries out advocacy
work, technical assistance training and treatment training for
community-based organizations they work with to develop leadership
within communities of color to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS.
AIDS Action Foundation (AAF)
Claudia French, Executive Director
1906 Sunderland Place NW
Washington DC 20036
USA
Membership: national
The organization's mission is to mobilize support for
people affected by HIV/AIDS and the community based organizations that
it serves until no more people become HIV infected. It represents
3,200 of the nation's leading community-based AIDS organizations and
the millions of Americans they serve. It advocates for fair and
effective national AIDS policies that prevent new infections, and
ensure access to care and fortify the search for a genuine cure.
Planet Aid, Incorporated (PAI)
Mikael Norling, President
82 Wall Street, Suite 210
New York, NY 10005
USA
Membership: international
The organization is a member of the Federations of
Associations connected to the International Humana People to People
Movement. Its mission is to fund development projects and works to
inform people in the US about development issues in the countries it
supports.
Red 2002
Joan Tallada, President
Carrer del Pi, 10
Barcelona 08002
Spain
Membership: national
The organization is the local community network
engaged in the development and preparation of the community program
during the 14th International Conference, July 2002 in Barcelona. Its
goal is to provide its member organizations with the necessary
instruments and abilities to improve their personal realities in
relation to HIV.
Africa Alive (AA)
Pooven Moodley, Director
Suite 11a, 16 Chartwell Drive
Umhlanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4320
South Africa
Membership: regional
The mission is to educate and give youth the skills
they need in the fight against HIV/AIDS through the medium of popular
entertainment. The goal is to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS among
African youth and to scale up the response towards the epidemic by
forming synergistic partnerships throughout Africa. Its five key areas
of focus are communication, advocacy, fundraising, networking and
capacity building.
Humana People to People, India (Humana/India)
Rooman Arif, Project Leader
11, Shiv Path, Suraj Nagar West
Civil Lines, Jaipur
Rajasthan 302 006
India
Membership: national
The main objective is to assist in the process of
creating the basis for social and economic development in India,
especially for people living below the poverty line. It aims to
improve these conditions by undertaking a series of development work
and projects in the areas where it is most needed.
Organizational Development programme for the Underprivileged
(ODPUP)
Ahmed Bayzid, Executive Director
Cha-89/2/1, Thana Road
North Badda, Dhaka-1212
