PLHIV Leadership in the MENA Region
From 2005–2010, the "Investing in PLHIV Leadership in MENA" initiative strengthened the capacity of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through training, mentoring, and small grants. The initiative sought to build social capital of PLHIV in the region, promote greater investment in PLHIV, and foster policy dialogue and advocacy. On the path to strengthened PLHIV leadership in MENA's HIV response, the initiative has achieved several outcomes. PLHIV have formed a regional network; women living with HIV have started support groups for other women affected in the region; and National AIDS Programs have contributed funding to support expansion of PLHIV-led activities in-country. In addition, the initiative produced four curricula to help build the capacity of PLHIV in the region.
Curricula
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Volume 2: Subregional Curriculum: HIV Basics for PLHIV in the Middle East and North Africa Region |
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Volume 3: Women-centered Curriculum: Addressing HIV among Women and the Gender Dimensions of HIV in the Middle East and North Africa Region |
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Volume 4: HIV Principles and Stigma Reduction Training Curriculum: Addressing HIV and Stigma in the Healthcare Setting in the Middle East and North Africa Region |
About the Initiative
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Paths to Leadership for People Living with HIV in the Middle East and North Africa (Full Report | Brief) |
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From Invisible to Integral: PLHIV in the Middle East (Presentation) |
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Laying the Foundation: PLHIV in MENA Share Knowledge, Build a Network (Success Story) |