8 ADVOCACY IN ACTION – A TOOLKIT TO SUPPORT NGOS AND CBOS RESPONDING TO HIV/AIDS

Synthesis of the case study

Advocacy in Action is a toolkit to support NGOs and CBOs responding to HIV/AIDS. It is part of a series of toolkits and handbooks that are based on the practical and technical support and experience of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, their partners and other organisations. The Alliance is an international non-governmental organisation that supports communities in developing countries to make a significant contribution to HIV prevention, AIDS care and give support to children affected by the epidemic. Since its establishment in 1993, the Alliance has provided financial and technical support to NGOs and CBOs from more than 40 countries. In addition, the Alliance promotes good practice in community responses to HIV/AIDS more broadly through evaluation, operations research, the development of training materials and tools, as well as policy and advocacy activities.