HIV / AIDS

The Idea To create a national network of organizations, corporations and students working on the issue. To foster understanding of the issue and its social, economic and political linkages in the world amongst the youth. To be an effective channel whereby informed youth can advocate their opinions. To foster community involvement around the issue amongst all stakeholders. To be a platform for corporations and NGOs to highlight their best case practices to a global audience.

The Issue
Some 25 years into the HIV epidemic, the protection of human rights remains critical to a successful response to AIDS. Since the beginning of the epidemic, it has been recognized that: - HIV-related stigma and discrimination are major obstacles to scaling up HIV prevention, care and treatment. - Protection of human rights, both of those vulnerable to infection and those already infected. - Supportive frameworks of policy and law. As the epidemic has progressed, it has also become increasingly clear that: - National and local responses will not work without the full engagement and participation of those affected by HIV. - The human rights of women, young people and children must be protected if they are to avoid infection and withstand the impact of HIV. - The human rights of marginalized groups, including those engaging in activities deemed immoral or illegal, must also be respected for the response to HIV to be effective. Furthermore, HIV stigma and discrimination are often entangled with the discrimination attached to being a woman, being poor, having a different sexual orientation, engaging in sex work or drug use, and being in prison. These realities contribute to the rising number of infections each year, with women, young people and marginalized groups getting infected at the fastest rates and bearing the worst impact of AIDS. When human rights principles guide the process by which local and national responses are implemented the results are responses tailored to the needs and realities of those affected. Such principles include non-discrimination, participation, inclusion, transparency and accountability.

Issues Addressed
General Impact of global trade practices on availability of medical treatment Factors contributing to an increase in infection including behavioural tendencies amongst young adults, drug abuse etc Global Legislative Policies on tackling the growing HIV/AIDS menace The need of Scaling Up prevention programmes and Global Funding Ways to increase HIV/AIDS awareness amongst youth to empower them to make informed choice High risk groups especially Women and Children
To be a platform for corporations and

Awareness for Children

Education and Awareness - Design children Specific interactive, events for HIV prevention. - Preparing HIV/AIDS education and awareness material - Develop campaigns for students, counselling students and patients in health facilities and rehab centres Research and Assessment - Cross-cultural understanding.. - Treatment and rehabilitation methods.

NGOs to highlight their best case practices to a global audience Manage projects, together with AIESEC members to run activities to raise awareness and abolish the stigma that sticks to people. Public campaign: Conduct public campaign at public centres as one of the activities of the projects, and having campaign while they work for the NGO Outreach: Work and accompany people from the NGOs to conduct outreach and education to people from various background and segments

I was able to think about my values. I found answers to several questions, which I had before coming to India. I'm sure that I am more flexible. I know now that I can motivate people to help them find their way. I feel different now than before my stay in India and I am surer about my goals in life and about my way to make decisions. India was a great experience! My learning about the issue of HIV was immense and in depth. Now I am more than motivated to work for the cause, back home in Germany

Induction Process for Interns

IDEA FLOW
INTRODUCTION

TRAINING FLOW

OPENING CONFERENCE

Sensitizing

Getting to know the big picture

Global awareness about the issue.

PREPARATION

Orientation

Details about the NGOs involved

Introduction to AIESEC

PARTICIPATION

INTERNSHIP
Research about NGO

Angelika Wasielke Germany Trust for Reaching the Unreached

PRACTICAL

Field Work / Practical Knowledge

Compiling report

SHARING

CLOSING CONFERENCE

Evaluation of Traineeship

EVALUATION

Sharing of experience
Heading for the Future

Local Committee Contacts

Local committees with High supply of TNs on the issue of HIV / AIDS.

Name
Armin Baig Mitesh Surti Harish Rajan Siddharth Shivahare

Local Committee
Hyderabad Baroda Chennai Jaipur

Email
arminbaig@gmail.com surti.mitesh@gmail.com harish.rajan@email.com aiesec.siddharth@gmail.com

Member Committee Contacts

Pathik Bhatt
Mobile Email Web : +91 9833 501464 : pathik.bhatt@aiesec.net : http://aiesec.org/india/Initiatives