The strong community based programme at IAVI includes comprehensive communication initiatives to inform, educate and sensitise the media both at national and regional levels on the various complex dimensions of HIV/AIDS, with a special focus on prevention technologies such as vaccines.

The specific objectives of the programme are:

To be able to maintain transparency at all levels with regards to programme-related communication
To provide required knowledge and perspective on HIV/AIDS and AIDS vaccines on a regular basis
To seek support and guidance from the senior media managers of the country
To enhance the depth of understanding and knowledge regarding the programme, therefore enabling informed reportage
To create media advocacy at national and state levels, for HIV/AIDS and the vaccines programme
To activate channels of communication between media and other stakeholders like NGOs, activists, scientists, government and international agencies working on HIV/AIDS and vaccine

Read the Summary of the Media Programme

For any further information, contact:

Mr. Aman Gupta
1B,3A & 4A, Ground Floor,
Shri Aurobindo Marg
Opposite Punjab National bank
Adhchini
New Delhi - 110017
Phone: +91 11 46038351-56
Fax: +91 11 46038359
E.mail: agupta@iavi.org