‘Live the Promise’
An overview of the EAA’s HIV and AIDS Campaign
About the EAA
• 76 members (churches and church-related organizations)
• Aim: Harness collective energies of members in 2 advocacy campaigns
• Current campaigns: HIV and Food
• Board, 2 Strategy Groups, Assembly
• Small core staff based in Geneva
‘Live the Promise’ - HIV Campaign
• HIV campaign since set-up of EAA (2000)
• Four campaign goals (2009-2012):1. Addressing the root causes of vulnerability to HIV
2. Achieving Universal Access
3. Eliminating stigma and discrimination
4. Ensuring accountability and sufficient resources
• Advocacy = Awareness raising, speaking out and policy engagement
Awareness Raising
2011/12 Examples
• Summit Follow-Up
• Consultation on HIV, human rights and theology
Speaking Out
2011/12 Examples
• Patent Pool advocacy
• EAA Action Alerts
Policy Engagement
2011/12 Examples
• UNGASS Review
• AIDS 2012
Key = Communication• With: EAA members; faith communities;
others involved in the HIV response; governments and policy makers…
• By: producing and sharing resources; facilitating space for dialogue; bringing people together; strong common voice
Question: How can we be more effective and strategic with our advocacy communication?