The International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa is a regional advocacy network and membership based organisation. ICW Eastern Africa exists to give visibility to women living with HIV in Eastern Africa. ICW Eastern Africa believes that gender inequalities and the lack of sexual & reproductive health & rights for women are at the heart of the HIV epidemic.

It has been widely recognised ‘HIV has a woman’s face’. Unfortunately women remain invisible from the processes where decisions are made on HIV policies, programmes and laws that will have an impact on women’s lives and well-being. Women in Africa who are statistically most infected, are particularly missing, and often perceived to be recipients or denied space which prevent us from accessing knowledge and information.

ICW Eastern Africa is an advocacy network run by and for HIV positive women. Our advocacy is based on evidence of our daily lived experiences to influence policies and programmes. We use participatory processes to ensure our work addresses the priorities of women living with HIV, including young women, from the grassroots.

ICW Eastern Africa’s membership is based on individuals. Membership registration is free for all women living with HIV. We are mindful of women living with HIV’s diverse backgrounds. This helps us build a collective voice with accountable representation.

 Visit website: https://www.icwea.org/

Uganda Network of young people living with HIV & AIDS started in 2003 to provide leadership and coordinate the greater and meaningful involvement and participation of YPLHIV in Uganda in the national, regional and global HIV and AIDS response. UNYPA advocates improving the quality of life of young people living with HIV in Uganda and as a network. UNYPA is driven by the needs of young people living with HIV and implements an evidence informed national programme and advocacy for YPLHIV to lead healthy and productive lives. The elements of UNYPA’s national programme and advocacy include promoting universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support; fighting stigma and discrimination against young people living with HIV; and, promoting the greater involvement of young people living with HIV in the national HIV response.

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Uganda Network of Religious Leaders Living with and Affected by HIV/AIDS (UNERELA)

Vision

A World in which HIV/AIDS has been defeated.

Mission

To reduce vulnerability to HIV/AIDS related infections, illnesses and deaths working with and through the faith sector using the anti-SSDDIM and pro-SAVE Approach.

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Mama’s club Uganda was founded in 2004 as a local Community Based Organization to provide psychosocial support to HIV positive mothers and their families. It has grown from a local CBO to fully registered Local Non-Governmental Organization.

Vision

An AIDS free Generation

Mission

“Quality Health and Improved Livelihoods for HIV Positive Mothers and Their Families”