On 20-22 March, some 50 EAA members and partners will gather for a 2 ½ day consultation on the EAA's “Live the Promise” HIV and AIDS campaign. The consultation is hosted by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), in collaboration with the Church of Christ in Thailand AIDS Ministry (CAM).
With 2010 having been the target year for fulfillment of key governmental commitments on HIV and AIDS (specifically concerning universal access to prevention, treatment, care and support), 2011 is seen as a vital year for assessing progress, analyzing and learning from past experiences, and re-focusing advocacy efforts and strategies in order to contribute to a renewed momentum in the global response to HIV, so that unmet targets are not ignored and are ultimately achieved.
This consultation will take place in the mid-term of the current “Live the Promise” Campaign Framework (2009-2012). It is thus timely to take stock of the campaign thus far, to consolidate our efforts and to envision the work that remains to be done.
Day 1
Opening Panel - Mr Steve Kraus, UNAIDS
Opening Panel - Dr Erlinda Senturias, Christian Conference of Asia
Day 2
EAA HIV Campaign Overview - Ruth Foley, EAA
Case Study - Lavinia Mohr, World Association for Christian Communication
Case Study - Christopher Rajkumar, National Council of Churches on India
Case Study - Lyn Van Rooyen, CABSA
HIV and AIDS in Thailand - Dr Suwat
Day 3
Group Session on Access to Treatment - David Deakin, Tearfund UK
Group Session on Religious Leadership in the Response to HIV - Ruth Foley, EAA
Introduction to the Global Fund - Michael O'Connor, Global Fund
UN AIDS Review 2011 - Dawn Foderingham, UNAIDS
UNGASS Monitoring Case Study - Stuart Kean, World Vision UK
- Logistical information for participants - WORD (EN)
- Draft programme - PDF (EN)
- Concept note - PDF (EN)
- Case study submission form - DOC (EN)
Following the consultation on 23 March 2011, the EAA is also holding a "Capacity-Building Workshop on Increasing Faith-based Participation in Global Fund Processes". The one-day workshop will provide participants with:
- an overview of the governance processes, structures and funding streams of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
- training and guidance on how faith-based representatives can get involved in these mechanisms, particularly at the country level
- the opportunity to meet and discuss the above with Global Fund representatives and EAA members experienced in working with the Global Fund
Morning Sessions
Civil Society and FBO Engagement - Michael O'Connor, Global Fund
Community Systems Strengthening - Mauro Guarinieri, Global Fund
Country Coordinating Mechanisms - Mauro Guarinieri, Global Fund
Advocacy Principles - Ruth Foley, EAA
Afternoon Sessions
Panel - Jutatip Dechaboon, Norwegian Church Aid
Panel - PhraMaha Doojai, Interfaith Network on HIV and AIDS in Thailand
Panel - Sarah Weber, Catholic Relief Services
- Background reading:
- Aidspan “Beginner’s Guide to the Global Fund” - PDF (EN)
- A Summary of the Aidspan “Beginner’s Guide to the Global Fund” - PDF (EN)
- Global Fund core structures - WEB (EN)
- Needs-assessment questionnaire - EXCEL (EN)
- Draft programme - PDF (EN)
